CNC Lathe Machinist - $5000 sign-on bonus!

1st Shift: 6:30am - 3:00pm + OT & weekends as needed

2nd Shift: 3:30pm - 12am + OT & weekends as needed

Pay: $28-$40/hr DOE

General Summary:

To machine precision aerospace components according to customer specifications while adhering to specific quality, production, and scheduling requirements. This position is available on either 1st (630AM - 3PM) or 2nd (3PM - 1230AM) shift.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to read and understand work instructions such as, fixture alignment, tooling info and part loading instructions.
• Set-up and operate CNC lathe or multi-axis milling machining centers according to engineering specifications, instructions,
• GD&T, and operation sheets. Knowledge of manual machines is a plus.
• Be able to pick up work offsets and tram tools to run true.
• Understand cutter compensation and can make the correct offset adjustment to ensure a quality part.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders for a given job.
• Perform basic edits to G code to ensure product conformity.
• Read and interpret engineering instructions, travelers, and blueprints and be familiar with geometric tolerances and principles.
• Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions.
• Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of in-process inspection techniques, standards, and requirements. Able to use and interpret precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, and various hand tools, i.e., gauges to verify the accuracy of dimensional characteristics of components.
• Knowledge of metal characteristics in a production setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of programming codes is helpful.
• Machinists must have good verbal and written communication skills; good math skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Must work well with colleagues, supervision and management.
• Ability to work and problem solve independently.

Education & Experience Required:

• 3-5 years CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Fully capable of reading, understanding, and following written and oral work instructions in English.
• Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 50 pounds.
• Basic math skills.