Jig Bore Operator

About the Organization Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Layout and bore or grind a wide variety of jigs, fixtures and limited number of parts for jigs, fixtures, machines or instruments to very close tolerances (.0002), working from blueprints or drawings.

• Make all necessary setups and adjustments to obtain required results with only general supervision.

• Instruct and/or direct lower class operators in performing the foregoing functions.

• Must have knowledge of practical shop mathematics and trigonometry.

• Must be capable & willing to identify opportunities for improvement in tooling, cutting methods, mistake proofing & work instruction documentation.

• Must possess a skill level that eliminates errors that cause nonconforming material and maintain a consistent level of high quality work. Identify non-conformances at time of occurrence. Recognize opportunities for non-conformances and notify management of need for action.

• Refer difficulties to leader or supervisor as appropriate.

• Actively participate in various aspects of Continuous Improvement projects which may include but is not limited to 5S, TPM, kaizen events, and set-up reduction events, which is aligned with the commitment to continuous improvement activities in Article II of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Identify, recommend, and participate in opportunities to improve environmental health and safety practices throughout the shop.

• Must be capable & willing to assist or train other employees in this or lower classifications as needed.

• May be assigned to carry out tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department or cell objectives and to develop individuals' skills.

Shift Various Shifts

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Applied Aerospace & Defense, Newington

Category Manufacturing

Req Number MAN-26-00029

Position Jig Bore

Close Date

Post Internal Days 0

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

This position is currently accepting applications.

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