Production Machine Operator

Raytheon CNC Machinist

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

*Starting Wage: $24.50*

What You Will Do

• Sets up and operates conventional and CNC machines on proven-in complex precision production parts that are produced from materials varying from standard to exotic.
• Must maintain quality of setups using skills that require a comprehensive knowledge of tools, tool geometry, feeds, speeds, and blueprint/planning.
• Utilizing project and SIE (Standard Inspection Equipment) to ensure quality assurance while performing machining operations.
• Performs the removal of burrs and sharp edges on any metallic and nonmetallic fabricated parts.
• Must maintain acceptable finishes and hold part tolerances as specified by blueprint/planning requirements using a variety of manual and power equipment.
• Sets up and operates a variety of rotary, vibrating and tumbling equipment, along with grit blasting.
• Sets up and operates all relevant material prep equipment and accessories utilizing proper speeds and feeds to perform necessary shearing and cutting.
• Unit requires working with and using any available magnification or visual enhancement equipment (i.e. Standard microscopes, eye loops, optic visors) on a variety of small parts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• Two years recent experience within the last 4 years operating CNC and conventional machines.
• Works from verbal and written operation instructions such as, work orders, CNC data sheets, and blueprints.
• Ability to use inspection equipment, such as micrometers, dial calipers, thread gauges, plug gauges, and air gauges.
• Performs necessary machine and tooling offset changes to maintain setup.
• Evaluates tool wear and changes tools such as mills, inserts, drills, and reamers.
• Must be able to make minor edits to the CNC program such as tool stations and spindle direction.
• Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

Or ALL of the following:

• Machine Tool Technology-Certificate: For (Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Concentration).
• Have completed the above Certificate Program with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• Must be able to work any designated shift to include overnight.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.