Job Description
An experienced Manual VTL Machinist Technician responsible for machining turbine engine components to precise specifications, working in a modern, climate-controlled facility as part of a skilled team in 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 manual VTL machines to achieve specified dimensions on turbine engine components.
- Use inspection gauges, micrometers, calipers, and hand tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Identify and correct machining issues related to tools, holders, collets, and chucks.
- Record inspection findings and machining data 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 programs for machinist technicians.
Requirements
- Five plus years of experience in the operation of Manual Turret Lathe VTL equipment in a job shop type environment with first article experience.
- Creative problem-solving skills related to machine setups, VTL and lathe tooling, and securing and fixturing of work pieces.
- Firm understanding of GD T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), 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, existing features to create machining starting points, and how to create a flat plane for the start of machining.
- Rework experience on machined parts.
- 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 weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistive devices.
- Occasional use of powered and hand-held tools during work.
Benefits & Perks
Two health care options: fully funded program with no premiums for employee and family, and traditional employee premium contribution, including health, vision, and dental coverages
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401k program with company match
Continuing education opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility
Paid time off (vacation days and personal days)
Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts
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