CNC Machinist - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Machinist

Pay: $30-$40/hr (DOE)
Shift/Schedule: 4/10 schedule & 3/12 Scheduled available

Position Summary:

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. Maintain safe, organized and clean work environment. Responsible for set up, inspection, first part buy, and other duties as assigned using a variety of 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis, multi-spindle and single-spindle CNC machines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment such as Vertical & Horizontal CNC Mill Machines, and end mills to produce manufactured parts primarily out of inconel and titanium.
• Take measurements to adequately ensure the accurate set-up, with the use of tools such as; gauges, calipers, indicators and micrometers.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling and cutting; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Set up and trouble shoot machines for large complex parts.
• Able to manufacture fixturing.
• Approves part specifications utilizing hard layout methodologies.
• Expertise in CNC or Profile
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Apprenticeship graduate or technical degree helpful.
• Aerospace experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible milling experience, aerospace industry is a plus
• Experience/knowledge applicable to fixturing/tooling applications
• Experience with hard metals such as Inconel and titanium is a plus
• Working familiarity with shop planning/tooling

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic math and reading comprehension.

Language Skills 

• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write appropriate correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.