Machinist

About the Role

MISTRAS, a rapidly expanding aerospace and precision machining company, is seeking highly motivated machinists for challenging parts, materials, and opportunities for personal growth on a weekday, 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn new processes, techniques, equipment, and technology.
• Operate CNC lathes, VTL's, or equipment in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Run forklift, overhead crane, and lifting devices to safely load and unload parts from machines, fixtures, and work areas.
• Work in a production environment with quick changeovers and a mix of low and high-volume part runs.
• Cut super alloys like Titanium, Inconel, and René, as well as large forgings.
• Accurately interpret part drawings, basic CNC programs, and work instructions.
• Verify parts, document equipment changes, and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Machine parts to specifications and delivery schedules.
• Use measuring tools/gages to inspect and document quality checks during machining operations.
• Understand metal cutting speeds, feeds, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cuts.
• Monitor machines and adjust cutting tools, inserts, and offsets.
• Examine existing part programs and recommend improvements.
• Use basic math to assist in all aspects of the job.
• Work with management, programmers, and shop personnel to resolve machining issues, propose process improvements, and uphold company quality and safety programs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of machining experience preferred or relatable equipment experience.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Ability to interpret prints and operation sheets.
• Able to understand programs on CNC machines (preferred).
• Knowledge of typical inspection equipment and techniques.
• Good understanding of shop math and basic geometric tolerances.
• Understanding of basic quality processes.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for one or more hours at a time.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k with company matching.
• PTO days (pro-rated in year of hire), vacation time, and paid holidays.