Work with skilled supervision to perform the following: 

• Setup, programming, and operation on CNC horizontal/vertical lathes and mills

• Set up and run fixtures and parts on manual lathes and/or VTLs.

• Reads and interprets, blueprints, technical work instructions, specifications, and engine manuals in order to determine the machining sequences and operations to be performed

• Ability to set up a component for machining, including indicating, tramming, and restraining the work piece.

• Has a solid understanding of machining parameters for different alloy types and can interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

• Program, edit, and understand both conversational and G-Code programming on mills and lathes, including reference points, tool setting, offsets, and compensation

• Ability to use a variety of precision measurement equipment, such as calipers, gages, and micrometers to obtain dimensions down to +/- 0.0002” 

• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training programs. 

• Participate in continuous improvement of the production cell and site. 

• Moves between production assignments that utilize multiple skills endorsements as needed to support production requirements. 

• Participates in the cross training of other technicians as needed to support production requirements. 

• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions. 

• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High degree of mechanical aptitude, accuracy, and precision. 

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods and processes.

• Ability to use of precision measuring instruments and hand tools. 

• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.

• Strong mathematical aptitude. 

• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels.

• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program, or equivalent. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted). 

• Regularly required to stand for prolonged periods. 

• Experience using Mastercam preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Must be a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident