Machinist 6
Plan and fabricate parts and shop aids in accordance with engineering or customer specifications to be used in flight test aircraft.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
TASKS-Performed with close supervision as necessary 1. Adhere to General Work Requirements 2. Verify quantity and material type are correct and all prior inspection points have been stamped 3. Verify all engineering and shop documents have been obtained to perform the necessary work order 4. Assist with planning machining procedures and set-up machine and part(s) 5. Set-up and/or verify cutting tools per machine requirements 6. Perform a variety of machining operations, for example, boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading on raw material to produce machined part(s) to tolerances and dimensions in accordance with engineering specifications 7. Monitor feeds, spindle speeds, and tool wear during machining process and make adjustments to equipment, tools, and/or part(s) as required 8. Finish machined part(s) using various hand tools 9. Verify part is within specified tolerances and dimensions per engineering specifications and make further adjustments as required 10. Maintain existing documents, shop aid tools, and blueprints for applicable machines and equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 1. Ability to deburr, cut, polish, blend, and smooth the surfaces of machined parts using a variety of hand tools, for example, grinders, deburring tools, drill, and files 2. Basic knowledge of properties of mild steel, stainless steel, titanium and aluminum applicable to part fabrication 3. Ability to operate machining equipment including both mills and lathes 4. Perform a variety of manual and CNC machining operations, for example, turning, boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading on raw material to produce machined part(s) to tolerances and dimensions in accordance with engineering specifications 5. Ability to build shop aid tools to further enhance machining operation for applicable equipment
Requirements
• Typically 3 years diversified machine shop experience and/or equivalent technical training or course work in machining or a related field • Ability to read and interpret engineering documents • Ability to calculate dimensional information for machining/machined parts • Ability to operate and interpret a variety of precision measurement instruments, for example, micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators • Ability to use simple or compound sine tools
Miscellaneous
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENT 1. Frequent periods requiring use of conventional hand and bench/fixed tools, standing, and grasping 2. Occasional periods requiring portable power tools, lifting/lowering, carrying, crouching, and listening 3. Occasional periods of lifting up to 49lbs and 50lbs or more with assistance 4. Frequent exposure to general shop conditions and machine noise 5. Job location may be in a non-air-conditioned hangar or work area
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in aviation, committed to creating cutting-edge aircraft that set the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation. With headquarters in Montreal, Canada, they operate globally, including in the U.S., where they maintain a significant presence. The Wichita, KS, facility is dedicated to producing and maintaining some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, delivering unparalleled quality and service to their clients.
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Job ID
146992857571203
