Machinist - Safran : Job Details

Entity Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap. Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's World's best companies 2023 ranking. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Operating worldwide, it employs 5,900 people and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 21,000 engines in service. Reference number 2024-147434 Job detailsDomainProductionJob field / Job profileMeans and equipment maintenance - Maintenance operationsJob titleMachinistEmployment typePermanentProfessional categoryTechnicianPart time / Full timeFull-timeJob descriptionSummary of Job Purpose:Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the following dutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guide for subsequent machining.• Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.• Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.• Operates welding equipment to cut or weld parts.• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.• On Call - 100 %Candidate skills & requirementsRequired Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:• Certificate from college or technical school; or six to twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.• Basic Level - Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, plus knowledge and experience with Machine Control Programming.• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal skills can be applied immediately to job duties.Physical Requirements:Warehouse and Test Cell• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Annual salary$Job locationJob locationNorth America, United States, TexasCity (-ies)Grand Prairie Applicant criteriaMinimum education level achievedHigh School Diploma/GED EquivalentMinimum experience level requiredFirst experience