Manual Machinist

Fabrication Lead Tech

The Bike Shop in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Fabrication Lead Tech who will work in the mechanical fabrication shop, executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional quality level, while collaborating in a dynamic, fast-paced, integrated team environment. The position interacts daily with fellow support technicians and engineers, to successfully meet the prototype and test manufacturing needs of our internal and external engineering customers. Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Quick-turn machining of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies from metal and non-metal materials utilizing precision manual mills and lathes
• Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment including the use of typical dimensional measuring tools
• Work with basic sketches and, underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings
• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing their workload, supporting customers' schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required
• Work in a multi-program-controlled area.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience independently operating manual mills and lathes.
• Eight (8) or more years of interpreting mechanical blueprints / technical drawings with the ability to machine one-of-a-kind quality, in-tolerance parts per drawing specifications.
• Ability to inspect machined parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
• A strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Qualifications We Value:

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training such as: machining/fabrication technical education or apprenticeship).
• Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer-generated 3D models in Creo, or similar CAD system
• Knowledgeable in the setup/operation of manual CMM's
• Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products
• Previous working experience with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and/or conversational programming, setup and operation
• CAM Software: Mastercam or similar is a plus