CNC Vertical Machinist

Job Description

PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES

A Vertical machinist plays a crucial role in the manufacturing aspect of the organization. Primary responsibility is to produce components to specification that will ultimately support the assembly of aerospace latches to be delivered to customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES – other duties may be assigned

1. Sets Up and Operates Vertical Milling machine(s) 3 to 4 axes in a production environment to produce parts in accordance with specifications given by blueprints, dimensional data sheets, and work order package.

2. Checks daily schedule (Dispatch List) to ensure what job(s) need to run for the day.

3. Checks, maintains, lubricates, and degreases production machines and equipment

4. Starts set-ups and adjusts tooling according to CNC program to meet specifications required.

5. Loads parts for machining and performs periodic quality checks for conformance to specifications and planning documents.

6. Checks and inspects own parts for quality ensuring parts meet correct specifications in accordance with blueprints and data dimensional sheets.

7. Works under limited supervision.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent; and

2. Requires 3 to 6 years on-the-job machine shop experience; and/or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

2. Must be able to use basic measuring instruments. (Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, etc.)

1. Programming knowledge preferred but not required.

2. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

3. Proficient in spoken and written English

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Works in a factory environment and is exposed to dirt, heat, grit, sparks, noise, fumes, and dust.

2. Requires close hand/eye coordination, high manual dexterity.

3. Duties and responsibilities require special physical requirements including standing, walking, bending over, crouching, pushing, pulling, repetitive foot control, repetitive use of hands, grasping, fine dexterity, and occasional lifting of material up to 50 pounds.