What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist position at ComTec Information Systems (IT)?
Title: Experimental Machinist 3
Location: 1700 N. Research Park Way, Logan UT 84341
Duration: 3 Months (Extendable)
Our Logan, UT team researches, designs, develops, produces, and tests a variety of mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro-optical equipment and systems including low background infrared scene/source generators, optical collimators and scan mirror systems, cryogenic positioning hardware, infrared imaging, and instrumentation of vacuum/space/environment chambers. We support multiple prime contractors in the development and production of both test systems and flight hardware for a multitude of applications including tactical missiles, launch detection, and missile defense systems. Our work protects our country from enemy threats.
Job Description:
- Plans the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices; sets up and operates any type of precision machine tool to make original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices for experimental purposes.
- Identifies raw material requirements for parts to be machined.
- Solves problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for production process.
- Normally performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions for research engineers in a developmental laboratory condition.
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship and many years of precision all-around machining experience on unusual, original, and intricate layout, machining, and assembly tasks.
Basic Qualifications – Machinist level 4
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Minimum 6 years of experience working in a machine shop
- Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications
- Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
- Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments
- Ability to set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders
- Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines including the use of Mastercam software
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work safely and with concern for the safety of others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree
- 6 years of CNC 3-5-axis machining experience
- Experience with and fundamental understanding of G-Code
- CNC Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School
- Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.
- Experience in following written set-up instructions and/or performing unique setups
- Demonstrated ability to solve unique machining challenges including reworking parts
- Experience with Haas VMCs and/or EZ-Trak mills (Milltronics controls)
- Experience with CNC lathes
- Experience with EDM equipment
- Experience TIG/GTAW welding aluminum and stainless steel
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude