Machinist Specialist

Machining Specialist

Temp to hire. Pay: $30 - $35/hr (depending on experience) 1st shift: 7-3:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Eligibility & Basic Qualifications

Use these first to ensure minimum requirements are met.

1. Do you have experience machining aerospace components (aircraft, spacecraft, defense, or satellites)? o Yes (___ years) o No

2. Which machines have you operated independently? o CNC Mill (3, 4, or 5 axis) o CNC Lathe o Swiss / Multi axis o Manual Mills/Lathes o None

3. Can you work the required shift (including overtime or weekends if needed)? o Yes o No

Technical Machining Skills

These assess real aerospace relevant capability.

4. What materials have you machined? (Select all that apply) o Aluminum (7075, 6061) o Stainless Steel o Titanium o Inconel / Nickel alloys o Other (specify)

5. What blueprint standards are you comfortable interpreting? o GD&T (ASME Y14.5) o Basic dimensions only o Limited exposure

6. What tolerances have you routinely held? o 0.005? o 0.002? o 0.001? or tighter

7. Which measuring tools do you regularly use? o Micrometers o Calipers o Height Gauge o Bore Gauge o CMM o Optical Comparator

CNC Programming & Process Control

Key for Specialist level roles.

8. What best describes your CNC programming experience? o Setup and run only o Editing offsets & basic G code o Full programming at the machine o Offline CAM programming

9. Which CAM software have you used? Mastercam NX Fusion 360 Other (specify) None

10. Are you experienced with first article inspections (FAI)? Yes No

Aerospace Quality & Compliance

Critical in regulated environments.

11. Have you worked under any of the following quality systems? AS9100 ISO 9001 NADCAP None

12. How do you ensure part conformity during a run? In process inspections at set intervals First and last part only QC handles inspections

13. Have you completed shop travelers or electronic work instructions? Yes No

Safety, Reliability & Work Habits

Evaluates risk and dependability.

14. Have you ever caused or documented a non conformance? Yes (describe briefly) No

15. What actions do you take if a part is trending out of tolerance? Stop machine and notify lead/QC Adjust offsets and continue Not sure

16. Can you lift up to ___ lbs and stand for extended periods? Yes No

Behavioral & Team Fit (Short Responses)

Keep written answers brief (23 sentences).

17. Describe a challenging aerospace part you machined and what made it difficult.

18. How do you prioritize quality when production schedules are tight?

Position Summary

Performs development/prototype and experimental machine work on various types of machine shop equipment. Works on complex assignments requiring original design and preparation of necessary jigs, fixtures, and temporary tooling. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Routinely works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment and provides training to new/less experienced employees.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Runs multiple machines and adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require expert knowledge of machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience.
• Performs complex machining operations and trouble shoots/resolves complex problems. Able to adapt equipment to meet special machining requirements. Able to set up and operate manual and/or CNC machines on a daily basis.
• Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Independently analyzes, determines, and recommends changes prior to manufacturing. Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems.
• Develops and defines processes in the absence of formal documentation to produce a final product with little or no direction.
• Advises and assists with tooling design and improved manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Inspects finished products for conformance to dimensional specifications utilizing precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and complex surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule.
• Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements.
• Accurately and regularly performs all statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements.
• Uses advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements.
• Trains and mentors less experienced team members.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions

• Actively contributes to lean/continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work areas.
• Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand
• Conducts training and mentors less experienced team members.
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training)

1. Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and seven or more years related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work independently with minimum supervisory guidance in a team environment.

2. Can program, run, and set up both mills and lathes.

3. Can setup and run all CNC support equipment.

4. Able to perform EDGE CAM programming functions.

5. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs.

6. May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (i.e. certified operator).

7. Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written or verbal instructions.

8. Proficiently makes and evaluates complex machine set ups.

9. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, including trigonometry.

10. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of gages, precision measuring instruments, and all necessary inspection equipment.

11. Displays ability to lead and/or implement lean/continuous improvement initiatives.

12. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development.

13. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills, and serves as a resource to other team members.

14. Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, e-mail).

15. Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to constantly move about inside the plant to access materials and machinery. The employee is occasionally required to reposition him/herself to operate equipment or move about parts and materials. The employee occasionally lifts materials weighing more than 40 lbs. and moves or transports materials and parts weighing 26-40 lbs. around the plant. The employee constantly operates plant machinery to perform essential functions of the job. Employees in this job are frequently exposed to hazardous equipment or machinery; dust, gas and fumes; loud noises, and extreme heat.