Machinist 1

Responsibilities

Summary Independently performs a variety of complex precision machining operations utilizing CNC or manual controlled machine tools to produce components to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
•    Setting up and operating a CNC and manually controlled machines such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, gun drills, etc to make aerospace parts to sketch.
•    Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments that monitor and verify drawing/work order requirements are being met.
•    Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling. 
•    Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with manufacturing planning, quality plans, and engineering drawings  
•    Ensuring part quality by adjusting machine controls as necessary
•    Meeting production deadlines by following manufacturing schedule and procedures
•    Working with support resources and cell leaders to resolve production problems when they arise.
•    Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies, contributing to risk mitigation management teams, and keeping all work areas clean.
•    Contributing to team effort by maintaining a positive attitude.
•    Continuously striving to find ways to make manufacturing process more efficient and effective
•    Observing and listening to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools, following best machining practices.
•    Cleaning machine, tooling, parts and performing machine TPM requirements.
•    Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the machine shop through participation in FOD, 5S, TPM, PM, and Process Improvement programs.
•    May train others on job tasks they are proficient in.
 

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                               
Minimum:
•    1 year experience in a Manufacturing/Industrial environment preferably running/setting up machine tools
OR 
•    Certificate/Degree from educational/training program, trade school, or college 

Basic understanding of the following preferred:
•    Machining principles and applications
•    Precision measuring devices
•    Part drawings/blueprints, dimensioning, and tolerancing 
•    Shop math

Other Qualifications                               
Must meet ITAR regulations regarding citizenship requirements.

Internal Candidate Guidelines
Current employees interested in applying for this position should work with their supervisor to determine if they are eligible.  Qualifications from above apply.  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Working Conditions:
Physical requirements of routine machine shop work as shown below, also: 
voice, vision, hearing, and dexterity.
8 hours/day standing or walking