Job Description
An experienced Manual VTL Machinist Technician is responsible for machining turbine engine components to precise specifications, performing setups, inspections, and finishing operations in a modern, climate-controlled facility within the aerospace and marine industry sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow work instructions and use gauges and tools to inspect parts and determine material removal requirements.
- Operate machines to achieve specified dimensions before or after coating applications, including loading and unloading parts.
- Use inspection gauges and hand tools to ensure dimensional accuracy of machined parts.
- Identify and correct machining issues related to tools, holders, collets, and chucks.
- Record inspection findings and work progress accurately in documentation.
- Perform finishing operations such as deburring, tapping, honing, and bench work as needed.
- Participate in training and provide expertise in on-the-job training for machinist technicians.
Requirements
- Five plus years of experience in the operation of Manual Turret Lathe VTL equipment in a job shop type environment, including first article experience.
- Creative problem-solving skills related to machine setups, VTL and lathe tooling, securing and fixturing of work pieces.
- Firm understanding of GD T, critical dimensioning, the relationship between dimensions, and technical drawing reading and interpretation.
- The ability to indicate fixtures and parts to achieve required runouts, including understanding timing or rotational values, creating machining starting points based on existing features, and creating a flat plane for the start of machining.
- Rework experience.
- Technical high school diploma, machinist trade school, or equivalent work experience.
- Set-up experience with tooling and fixtures with the ability to follow instructions per technical drawings or work instructions.
- Familiarity with shop math principles and basic trigonometry.
- Proficiency in the use of hand-held power tools, files, and skills in assembly and disassembly.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand English, and communicate effectively with other employees.
- Pre-employment testing requirements that may include fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
- 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 move less heavy parts with or without such equipment.
- Occasional use of powered and hand-held tools.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3rd shift
Work environment perks: Climate-controlled, modern state-of-the-art facility, safety procedures including safety glasses, safety toe shoes, hearing protection
Additional benefits: Fully funded health care options, traditional health, vision, and dental coverages, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k with company match, continuing education with tuition reimbursement, paid time off (vacation and personal days), multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts
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