Bench Machinist

***Title: Support B Machinist

Principal Activities***

• Maintain close tolerances. Perform related bench functions, such as, deburring, cutting splines, honing, marking part numbers, countersinking, drilling, etc. Change and replace dull or broken tools as required.
• Observe machine operation for accuracy and replace dull cutters. Maintain correlated dimensions as to lead, pitch, diameter, profile, etc. Identify sets by stamping.
• Perform dynamic balancing of single and multiple rotors, propellers, impellers, screws, rotating elements, timing gears and sub contract elements as required up to capacity of machine.
• Setups require selection and the use of various bushings and arbors, including expansion arbors on which the parts to be balanced are securely mounted.
• Tolerances are close but not difficult to attain.
• Maintain balancing machines and tooling.
• Lubricate and perform minor maintenance functions.
• Participate in bench assembly operations as work load requires. Perform various grinding, deburring, tapping, tap burning reaming, etc., to obtain proper fit, alignment and/or operation of items. Operate various hand tools, drill presses, tap burner, etc.
• Remove burrs on all machined parts.
• Detect and report defective materials and faulty operations to proper supervisor. Follow all safety rules, procedures and practices. Maintain work area in clean and orderly manner.
• Record labor times and other related data on standard forms.
• Record all required data on Process Control Sheets including finished dimensions checked, measuring instruments used, serial numbers, etc.

Candidate Requirements
Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read Blue prints/Geometric tolerances.
• Must be familiar with machinist tools and hand tools (micrometers, verniers, indicators, scales, dial bore gage).
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and self-directed /self-motivated and possess a positive attitude.
• Must be skilled at problem solving, thinking outside the box, and acceptable of change and innovation. Must be open to coaching and training with a willingness to learn all machines/cells.
• Some physical effort (avg. 25 lbs).
• US Citizenship is required for DOD requirements.

Education & Experience

• Must have HS diploma or GED equivalent; concentration in machining would be a plus.
• Minimum of three years' experience required.