Job Purpose:

Level two machinists/operators, under direct supervision, load, and unload parts in operation of 2-5 axis CNC/Automated mill and lathe machine tools to produce complex machined aerospace parts. Level two machinists are responsible for in process inspection of machined product, which requires basic competencies in shop math, hand measuring tools and documentation. Level two machinists are responsible for some deburr operations as well as basic preventative machine maintenance, which includes coolant and lube levels and area cleanliness.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Obtain job assignments from supervisor or manager.
• Work safely in accordance to plant safety guidelines including cardinal rules of safety.
• Adheres to quality processes including in-process inspections to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Load and unload product and fixtures on assigned CNC machine.
• Perform machining operations from drawings and written work instructions.
• Utilize basic mathematical skills to measure and record dimensional items with accuracy and efficiency.
• Responsible for his / her part quality and utilizes standard and customer measuring equipment to perform dimensional checks.
• Performs visual inspections of machines parts.
• Pass or fail parts in QMS.
• Report nonconforming parts to shift lead, supervisor, or engineering.
• Maintains machines in operational condition by performing daily preventive maintenance checks of oil levels and coolant concentration, reporting any machine abnormalities to the shift team leader or supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to 6S standards.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts through verbal or documented communication for required actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Communicates with manufacturing on first piece acceptance and stopping processes due to failing parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:
• Basic English language skills and the ability to read, follow, and interpret planning and work order instructions.
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Ability to professionally communicate and work cooperatively with others.
• As required, must be able to pass any Customer required testing/machining specifications pertaining to their parts and standards.
• Skill in following directions both verbal and written and in transferring instructions into action.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on a deadline.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Willingness to learn.
• • High school diploma or GED required; CNC operator / machinist diploma or certification preferred. Machine Tool Technology degree a definite plus.
• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing experience operating CNC mills or lathes; prior military experience; or technical certification / degree.

Working Conditions:
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes, odors, hot / cold temperatures, inside / outside noise vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work any shift including overtime, weekends and holidays if scheduled.

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Must be able to lift 35lbs. when needed.
• Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Required to stand, walk & reach with hands & arms.
• Good coordination to operate multiple controls simultaneously.
• Heavy visual concentration is required to reach precision measuring instruments and to observe cutting operations.
• Frequent use of physical skills to operate a wide variety of machines & tools working to close tolerances.
• Has use of electric cranes & hoists for lifting & moving forgings.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate or feel material.
• Constantly use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, or and manipulate parts and tools.
• Frequent repetitive motions
• Constant requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Constantly wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required).

US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to government military contracts.