Machinist or Journeyman

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Growing, Advanced Composite Company seeks self-starters for its machine shop:

 

Machinist or Journeyman Position Available-Sarasota

Job Title: Machinist or Journeyman & Assembly Line Workers

Reports to: Facility/Shop Manager

 

Our Innovative Electro-Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Company is seeking to find Experienced Mechanical Engineers and an Engineering Manager in the Sarasota, Florida area. We specialize in advanced composite packaging and PCB design for numerous defense, aerospace, commercial and automotive companies. Our company utilizes structural composites and unique advanced packaging techniques for electronics and weapon systems.

 

Work side by side with a talented group of industrial designers and engineers who have a no boundaries approach to product development. As a part of our team, you will help bring extraordinary, mission critical and harsh environment products to life that even Ian Fleming’s, Q, had never thought of.

 

Job Description:

Several positions available to include; CNC machinist, toolmaker, machinist helpers and assembly line workers.

Also looking for an entry level machinist and/or programmer (knowledge of MasterCAM a big plus) for CNC machining of aluminum and steel compression or injection mold tooling.

1-2 years of experience as a machinist or in a machinist assistant position is a big plus.

Organized and able to work with limited direction.

Ability to work a second shift (4pm to 1am) M-F and occasionally longer hours when required to meet occasional tight delivery schedules.

 

Job task shall include:

Duties shall include machining of molds, jigs, and fixtures as needed.

Setting up CNC machining centers.

Programming in Mastercam is a plus

Operate and or assist in short run compression and injection mold sampling.

Assemble sampling units as needed.

Assist in preparing molds for sampling.

Assist in repairing molds as needed.

Works well with others to resolve any design / machining related issues.

Support maintenance of machines as needed.

Assist master machinist as needed.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Functions as a key support member of a small fast-paced CNC Machine Shop.

Setup and operation of two and soon to be four large state of the art CNC machining centers.

Experience with HAAS machines are desired/preferred.

Assemble tooling and install them in our hydraulic presses.

Ability to perform inspections to meet quality standards.

Understand and comply with all department safety policies and procedures.

Should also be able to apply knowledge of machining, mechanics, shop math, properties and characteristics of materials - metals, plastics, adhesives etc.

Working from a 3-D CAD model (.stp or .igs file) created in Pro/E/Creo, you will eventually utilize MasterCAM to generate machine paths.

 

Education and Experience:

Safety is first and foremost for this position.

A qualified candidate will have completed a high school, vocational, work study program.

1-2 years’ experience in CNC production machine shop.

Ability to understand and edit CNC programs is a big plus.

Proficient in basic shop math including combinations of positive and negative numbers, decimals and fractions.

Correctly utilize basic measurement instruments such as micrometers, depth gages, bore gages, dial calipers, etc.

Has good metal cutting knowledge, cutting speeds and feeds and thread formation.

Knowledge in the use of inserts, taps, end mills, and work holding devices.

Knowledge with hand tools such as; files, deburring tools, pneumatic tools, etc.

Ability to interpret tool and part drawings including, but not limited to, geometrical tolerance and manually calculated dimensions.

Knows when, why and how to change worn tooling.

Set up of CNC machines including, but not limited to; making insert changes, tool offsets, boring chuck jaws, changing chucks, changing draw bars and tooling changes.

Knowledge of inspection procedures & use of inspection equipment.

Understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading

Setup to include; insert changes and offsets, installation of tooling, loading of program, initial dry runs, and first piece inspection.

Understands the machine zero point and axis orientation.

Able to touch off or qualify any tooling in the machine with no assistance.

Operates machine in a safe manner in all modes, manual or automatic.

Checks work during operation and makes cutting tool offset adjustments to ensure parts are machined to specifications.

Maintains an acceptable production rate based on pre-established standards, while producing products that meet all quality, drawing and routing requirements.

Uses sound judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations or processes. The ideal candidate should understand how to do this within the limitations of recognized standard methods and procedures in order to meet production schedules.

Must efficiently perform secondary operations that could include setup and/or operation on simple machines, these can include; drill presses, stamping presses, deburring machines, etc.

Must have the basic knowledge and experience necessary to operate within a machine shop safely

Good working knowledge of metals, plastics, adhesives, and fasteners.

Ability to work within the metric system.

 

Physical Requirements/Attention to Detail:

Light to Moderate Physical Requirements- frequently lifting or moving 5 to 25 pounds from three to six hours daily and less frequently lifting or moving 25 - 60 pounds.

A diverse array of operations requires the candidate to be alert and maintain focused concentration at all times.

 

Personal Skills:

Ability to operate a desk top PC well and communicate via e-mail.

Good verbal telephone skills a must.

Communication skills in general are key for this position.

 

Working Conditions:

Well-lit, air-conditioned machine shop with frequent exposure to metal and plastic chips, oils, etc.

This is a manufacturing environment but also an educational/teaching environment.

Frequently groups and clients are brought through the shop, it is expected that the shop cleanliness is maintained at all times.

Rapid Composites maintains grounds and workplaces that are entirely smoke free.

 

Rapid Composites offers a very competitive compensation package along with exceptional growth potential. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

https://rapidcomposites.com/

Company DescriptionSince 1999 Rapid Composites has been an established provider of engineering services with the skill, training, expertise and resources to take projects from concept through production. We work on time, on budget and within the most exacting standards of precision and performance.

Rapid Composites offers a wide array of services including; industrial design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, prototyping, tooling, carbon fiber molding and production.

Rapid Composites specializes in developing products from the ground up and while being capable of executing a start to
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finish process entirely under one roof.

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