The position of an experienced Manual Milling Machinist Technician is designed for a knowledgeable and skilled individual in multiple fields of machining. This position is responsible for the Manual Milling of turbine engine components to achieve specified dimensions. Our customers are worldwide leaders in the fields of aerospace and marine industry sectors of turbine engine power. The final product must conform to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Follow both written and verbal work instructions, use approved gauges and tools to inspect parts to determine required material removal using tooling, speeds, feeds and coolants. May require setting gages to approved master gauges.
2. Operate machines to remove material to achieve required dimensions prior to the application of coatings, after application of finish coatings, or to establish part features. The loading and unloading parts are a part of the set-up.
3. Dimensional accuracy may require the use of inspection gauges, comparator, micrometers, calipers, and miscellaneous hand tools.
4. Identifies and corrects machining problems relative to tools, holders, collets and chucks.
5. Accurately record findings on provided work instructions and documentation.
6. Perform finishing operations when required, such as deburring, tapping, honing, and bench work.
7. From time-to-time, participate in the training process and offer expertise in the OJT program for various levels of machinist technicians.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Five plus years of experience in the operation of Manual Milling equipment.
a. Job shop type environment.
b. MTO – made to order environment.
c. First article experience.
2. Five plus years of experience in creative problem solving on:
a. Machine setups.
b. Tooling.
c. Fixturing.
3. Firm understanding of:
a. GD&T
b. Critical dimensioning.
c. Relationship between dimensions.
4. A demonstrated knowledge of the indication of fixtures and parts to achieve required runouts.
a. Setting adjustable tooling.
b. Understanding timing or rotational values.
c. The understanding of existing features to create machining starting point.
d. Understanding how to create a flat plane for the start of machining.
5. Rework experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
1. Technical high school diploma, machinist trade school or equivalent work experience.
2. Set-up experience with tooling and fixtures with the ability to follow instructions per technical drawings or work instructions.
3. Familiar with shop math principles and basic trigonometry.
4. General skills such as use of hand-held power tools, files, assembly and disassembly.
5. Read, write, speak, understand English, and be able to communicate with other employees.
