Apprentice Machinist

Apprentice MachinistThe Apprentice Machinist is responsible for material / tooling orders and preparation, CNC machine setup, put-and-take operations, and assisting with machine maintenance. The Apprentice Machinist will work under direct supervision of Newton’s Lead Machinist and will have growth opportunities into a programming and machinist position. The Apprentice Machinist may also support production estimate generation and report the status of jobs assigned to the manufacturing queue.Activities:Identifies and submits purchase requests for raw material and tooling needed to perform CNC manufacturing activities.Prepares tooling required for machining tasks.Prepares / sets up CNC machines and settings for a given operation.Under supervision of the Lead, monitors and operates CNC machines, performs “put and take” operations.Inspects parts for quality assurance and documents defects for disposition.Identifies the need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.Maintains a safe and clean work environment.Skills:Prior experience operating CNC milling machines preferred; HAAS experience highly desirable, but not required.Prior experience programming CNC milling machines preferred, Mastercam experience highly desirable, but not required.Hands on mechanical experience.Works well in a small team environment.Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.Solid written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in math.Qualifications:High School diploma required, technical trade certificate ideal.Demonstrated safety record and willingness to follow safety protocol.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.