CNC Operator Trainee (86427)

About the Company

The Gill Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb, high-performance floor panels, cargo compartment liners, and original equipment for passenger and freighter aircraft. The company also excels in many other types of reinforced plastics, including interior sandwich panels for structures such as aircraft galleys and bulkheads, honeycomb core, and related products.

About the Role

Under general supervision of an experienced CNC Operator or Supervisor, the CNC Operator Trainee sets up and operates numerical control machines to cut, shape, or form metal work pieces to specifications. This role reports to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Reviews setup sheet and specifications to determine setup procedure, machining sequence, and dimensions of finished work piece.
• Loads control media such as disk, tape, or punch card in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.
• Manipulates controls and enters commands to index cutting tool to specified set point and to start machine.
• Changes cutting tools and location of work piece during machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.
• Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
• Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Machines materials such as Aluminum, Titanium, and other metals.
• Learns Brake shear, Deburr, and Broach operations.
• Performs other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Understand drawings and ASME Y14.5 geometric tolerances.
• Understand CNC machine programming concepts.
• Ability to satisfactorily use computer-based software tools.
• CNC machining experience preferred (Titanium and aluminum).
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• MS Office/PC proficiency.

Additional Information

Certain positions may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance. This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under ITAR and EAR. A "U.S. person" is defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.