Production Machine Operator

About the role

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates conventional and CNC machines on proved-in complex precision production parts produced from materials varying from standard to exotic.
• Maintains quality of set ups using skills that require comprehensive knowledge of tools, tool geometry, feeds, speeds, and blueprint/planning.
• Utilizes project and SIE (Standard Inspection Equipment) to ensure quality assurance while performing machining operations.
• Performs removal of burrs and sharp edges on any metallic and nonmetallic fabricated parts.
• Maintains acceptable finishes and holds part tolerances as specified by blueprint/planning requirements using a variety of manual and power equipment.
• Sets up and operates a variety of rotary, vibrating and tumbling equipment, along with grit blasting.
• Sets up and operates all relevant material prep equipment and accessories utilizing proper speeds and feeds to perform necessary shearing and cutting.
• Works with and uses any available magnification or visual enhancement equipment (e.g., standard microscopes, eye loops, optic visors) on a variety of small parts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED).
• Two years recent experience within the last 4 years operating CNC and conventional machines.
• Ability to work from verbal and written operation instructions such as work orders, CNC data sheets, and blueprints.
• Ability to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, dial calipers, thread gauges, plug gauges, and air gauges.
• Ability to perform necessary machine and tooling offset changes to maintain setup.
• Ability to evaluate tool wear and change tools such as mills, inserts, drills, and reamers.
• Ability to make minor edits to the CNC program such as tool stations and spindle direction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
• Alternatively, completion of a Machine Tool Technology Certificate (CNC Machinist Concentration) with a minimum GPA of 3.5, plus High School Diploma or GED, ability to work any shift including overnight, and ability to obtain/maintain ATF clearance.

Benefits

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible