Job Description
An experienced CNC VTL Machinist Technician responsible for precision machining of turbine engine components in a high-tech aerospace and marine repair environment, ensuring parts meet OEM specifications through setup, operation, inspection, and troubleshooting of CNC machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate CNC VTL machines to machine turbine engine components to specified dimensions.
- Inspect parts using gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Follow work instructions and document findings accurately.
- Identify and correct machining problems related to tools, holders, collets, and chucks.
- Perform finishing operations such as deburring, tapping, honing, and bench work as needed.
- Set up machines, fixtures, and tooling to achieve precise machining results.
- Participate in training and provide expertise in on-the-job training programs.
Requirements
- Five plus years of experience in the operation and set-up of CNC Turret Lathe VTL equipment in a job shop type environment, MTO made to order environment, and first article experience.
- Five plus years of experience in creative problem solving related to machine setups, CNC programming, tooling, and fixturing.
- Firm understanding of GD T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), critical dimensioning, and the relationship between dimensions.
- Rework experience in machining processes.
- Strong understanding of shop math and trigonometry for machinists.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical drawings and prints.
- Experience with dimensional inspection using micrometers, calipers, comparators, inspection gauges, and master gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Ability to identify and correct machining problems related to tools, holders, collets, and chucks.
- Experience with creating flat planes for machining processes and using fixtures to reduce runout.
- Basic CNC macro coding experience.
- Basic understanding of VTL work shift and G54 (work coordinate system).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) with other employees.
- Pre-employment testing requirements including fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
- Knowledge of shop safety procedures including the use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.
- Physical ability to stand and/or sit for portions of the shift, move parts weighing up to 50 pounds using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods, and occasionally use powered and hand-held tools.
Benefits & Perks
Fully funded health care program with no premiums for employee and family
Traditional health, vision, and dental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401k program with up to 6% company match
Annual cash bonuses based on company performance
Continuing education opportunities with tuition reimbursement eligibility
Paid time off including vacation and personal days
Multiple shift options with hourly premiums for off-shifts
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