Master Machinist

Operations

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Plan sequence of operations, lay out work, set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, boring mills, planers, shapers, duplicating machines, and grinders. Perform machining operations for construction and repair of machined parts, tools, developmental and experimental parts, or related machine work.

• Provide product support and technical assistance to internal and external customers.
• Perform duties based on Shop Floor Information System, operation instruction sheets, assembly drawings, written or oral instructions, and bills of material.
• Plan and set up machine tools to optimize capacity and minimize setups.
• Perform machining operations including construction and repair of parts, tools, dies, jigs, gauges, fixtures, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform complex machining involving precise tolerances and coordinate measurements.
• Determine appropriate cutting tools and methods of holding and aligning work.
• Improvise tooling and machining aids as needed.
• Check own work for conformance to specifications, utilizing shop mathematics.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Master Machinist journeyman card or at least 8 years of machining experience.
• Experience with lathe, mill, surface grinder, VTL, jig bore, proto trek controls, kneemills, and bed mills.
• GD&T experience.
• 3, 4, and 5 Axis machining experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work any shift.

• Strong math skills.
• Experience working with materials like Haynes, Hastelloy, Waspaloy, Chromemoly.

$26.00 - $45.85 per hour.

Compensation and benefits vary depending on various factors including job level, location, experience, and performance. Salary is just one component of total compensation.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.).
• 401(k) plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, and voluntary benefits.
• Career development opportunities.
• Incentive bonuses, disability benefits, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, tuition reimbursement.

* Benefits apply to part-time employees as well.

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