Proto Trak Operator

Overview

Ferco Aerospace offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, vacation time, and more.

Position: Proto Trak Operator

Location: 291 Conover Dr., Franklin, OH

Job : 1141

Number of Openings: 1

Ferco Tech is seeking a skilled Proto Trak Operator with a strong focus on precision and craftsmanship. This role emphasizes high standards, accuracy, and efficiency in machining, including work with exotic materials. The selected candidate will contribute to a collaborative team and share knowledge with peers.

We are looking for a candidate who values honesty, accuracy, and efficiency, and who can contribute to a positive work environment that supports growth and shared expertise.

• Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Set up and operate Proto Trak lathes and mills.
• Determine tasks needed to complete machined products.
• Perform machining operations such as turning, reaming, boring, facing, and threading parts.
• Build product acceptance tooling and gauges.
• Follow job routers and blueprints to determine machining requirements, including sequence of operations, required tooling, feeds, speeds, etc.
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task and maintain a strong work ethic; willingness to learn.
• High School Diploma or GED required; manual machinist experience preferred.

• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and stand for long periods daily.
• Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, etc.
• Able to successfully pass vision screens.
• Extended hours may be required during peak workloads or special projects.
• Perform repetitious duties, such as hammering a part to specification.

• Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm; overtime possible daily and Fridays
• Monday – Thursday 4:00 pm – 2:30 am; overtime possible daily and Sundays

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under immigration law) due to access to export-controlled technology. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

We offer competitive benefits, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and paid holidays.