Job Description
An experienced Manual VTL Machinist Technician responsible for machining turbine engine components to precise specifications, performing setups, inspections, and finishing operations in a modern aerospace manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow work instructions and use gauges and tools to inspect parts and determine material removal requirements.
- Operate machines to achieve specified dimensions on turbine engine components.
- Use inspection gauges 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.
- Perform finishing operations such as deburring, tapping, honing, and bench work.
- 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, and securing and fixturing of workpieces.
- 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, creating machining starting points based on existing features, and creating a flat plane for the start of machining.
- Rework experience in machining processes.
- 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 lighter parts with or without assistive devices.
- 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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