Machinist

Responsibilities

• Perform all operations within a continuous flow-manufacturing cell, operating cutting saw, measuring, utilizing the skills and ability to set up and run all machines, as well as test equipment including burring within the cell.
• Measure and record inspection results using electronic gauging and all other inspection equipment for data collection.
• Perform penetrant inspection for final acceptance or rejection of product.
• Transfer to other positions during slack periods and/or decreased workload.
• Work in a safety-conscious manner with regard to self and others working in the cell.
• Clean assigned work area to maintain a clean condition.
• Set-up and operate machining centers, related equipment and inspection systems (including NDI training) to produce product within company processes and procedures.
• Operate assigned work to specified process including in statistical process control to ensure final product quality.
• Communicate on a timely basis to all relevant personnel any issues found during the daily processing of product and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Record keeping as required.
• Works with others across payrolls, functions, and shifts to solve problems in a timely manner (Real Time).
• Maintain cell/equipment and perform all required system checks in accordance with applicable processing procedures and/or work instructions.
• Capable to work unsupervised in their area.
• Ensure “legacy” knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Pass the Production Inspection Test.
• Pass the Practical Test.
• Understand the fundamental principles of product validation in this cell.
• Pass Lycoming Inspection Eye test, obtain and maintain certifications.
• Read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the selection of tools and fixtures, cutting tool parameters, and machining techniques.
• Understand the operation of shop floor computers.
• Understand Quality principals, gauging methods, and inspection techniques.
• Qualify, test, certify every three years in order to obtain and maintain certification to perform Level II NDI to the applicable acceptance criteria to assure product meets drawing requirements.
• Show personal and professional integrity and a responsible attitude to ensure that all manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements have been completed to assure part compliance before final acceptance of product.
• Show a positive attitude with a flexible approach to cell operation and a commitment to achieving departmental objectives.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in “general” machining and 2 years CNC machining could be concurrent, or Associate's Degree (i.e. - Tool Making Technology or Automated Manufacturing) or equivalent manufacturing base degree including practical experience on machine tools, and must be able to troubleshoot, determine cause of malfunction and make necessary adjustments to maintain positive control of process and equipment.
• Assist Tool Design, as needed, in new fixture, program proofing and tooling setups, maintain and monitor process, program readouts, and setup during the period of operation for required quality of parts.
• Able to read and interpret complicated blueprints, and to work from operations sheets, processes, specification, manuals, and routings.
• Able to use shop mathematics handbook formulas and a variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and follow-up skills.
• Able to articulate in both written/spoken word.
• Forklift License if required.
• Good research and documentation skills.