MACHINIST II - Platform Aerospace : Job Details

JOB TITLE: MACHINIST II

DEPARTMENT: CNC

REPORTS TO: CNC SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision, operate CNC and other conventional machinery to support production operations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate CNC live tooling lathes, and vertical mills 3 and 5 axis mills, including other conventional machinery
• Review blueprints and drawings
• Work with complex, tight tolerance components and various materials
• Load, run and/or setup machines using preprogrammed data
• Work independently to program new skill level-appropriate components using Solidworks HSM
• Seek out guidance from senior level machinists if needed
• Monitor and control feeds and speeds to find best surface finish, tool life and runtime ratio
• Strive for accurate and visually acceptable components, as well as first article success
• Inspect parts to verify dimensions before and during production
• Continuously provide feedback for process improvement

• Maintain clean and organized working environment
• Support LEAN initiatives
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• High School diploma and 2-5 years working knowledge of shop machinery such as milling machine, lathes, saws and various hand-held tools.
• Must have proficient desktop computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex machinery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with CNC programming and operation

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to stand at a workstation for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs at times
• Ability to traverse manufacturing facility