CNC Machinery Repairman

CNC Machinery Repairman

Job Code: 26-NEDU-002

Primary

Location:

Panama City, FL

Clearance Required:

Secret

This position will provide full-time, on-site personal services standing Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF) watches in support of diving operations as well as perform fabrication duties within the Machine Shop / Fab Shop of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU), Panama City, FL.

The support contractor will work in the NEDU Machine Shop / Fab shop and be responsible for the design, repair, operation, and maintenance on equipment used for underwater diving systems.

• A fabricator at NEDU must be skilled in all facets of metal working, plastic working, and wood working operations. Skills in CNC routing, 3D printing, and waterjet programming and operation are required. The facility requires making quality products with high precision while maintaining Navy diving and life support standards.
• Experience with Multi-axis CNC Programming through ‘Shop Sabre Aspir’e software.
• Experience with Multi-axis CNC Programming through the ‘Flow Jet Xpert’, ‘Flow Path’, and ‘Flow Cut’ software.
• Knowledge of operation and skills to troubleshoot a MACH 200 Flow Water Jet.
• Experience with Fuse One 3D printers and ‘Pre Form 3-D’ printing software.
• Responsible for the safety and cleanliness in the fabrication shop.
• Experienced with welding, cutting, grinding, sheet metal, drill press, hand tools, and wood working.
• Drive continuous improvement through robust process corrective actions for issues identified on nonconforming findings.
• Ensure time standards are present and accurate for all in-process jobs. Troubleshoot any jobs not meeting estimates.
• Provide leadership in the direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test, and Quality Assurance functions.
• Be qualified at all watch stations in the Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF).
• Responsible for completing all assigned work with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Work effectively, efficiently, individually, and within a team environment to help execute safe dive operations.
• Responsible for directing other operators on priorities and direction during dive operations.
• Responsible for solving and troubleshooting complex dive operations issues.
• Responsible for programming waterjet and the CNC router machines and/or reviewing other programs for accuracy and efficiency.
• Responsible for staging work and equipment for operations.
• Monitoring and execution of scheduling and prioritization.
• Attending pre-dive briefs and meetings to ensure clear and concise protocols are sent through routing.
• Responsible for ensuring finished products are completed in accordance with documented Change Management, AS9102 First Article procedures, and engineering change proposals.
• Responsible for ensuring tooling, materials, and consumables are stocked as needed, organized, and optimized.
• Generate and review manufacturing quotes.
• Inventory and material management.
• Draft, reverse engineer and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) of physical products, models, and drawings.
• Develop unique fixtures and setups.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic changes in schedule and re-prioritization based on needs and workload demands.
• Work in a team environment and take ownership of the position to provide the best quality product.
• Oversee all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s).
• Responsible for the safety of the employees by delivering quality products on time, as well as identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions.
• Manage and present status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the work center.
• Assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Trade School or college experience

• Qualified on all OSF watch stations
• Experience in modern CAM software, specifically:

• Aspire: 2 years
• Flow Waterjet: 2 years

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