ASC Machinist

ITAR REGULATIONS STATE ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE US CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS

Job Title: Machinist Department: Machine Shop

Reports to: Machine Shop Supervisor                             FLSA (Exempt / Non Exempt): Non Exempt

Job Summary:  The main responsibility of this position will be to operate various conventional and CNC mills and lathes.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Set-up and operate multi-axis CNC Machines.
• Set up and operate conventional mills and lathes.
• Work from blueprints, sketch sheets, and written instructions.
• Perform dimensional verifications and use an array of measurement and inspection equipment.
• Maintain acceptable levels of cutters, bits and other shop supplies. 
• Develop tools, fixtures, and shop aids as dictated by the job. 
• Insure a quality product by using tools in a proper and safe manner.
• Work as a team member by effectively communicating production needs and helping teammates to reach daily production goals.
• Keep work area clean and comply with 5S processes.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing training and Kaizen events with a focus on eliminating waste in all production activities.  
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities of the employee.  The employee may be assigned other responsibilities as required of the position.
• It is the responsibility of all ASC employees to behave in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
• It is the responsibility of all ASC employees to comply with all safety requirements of the position and the facility.
• It is the responsibility of all ASC employees to follow the policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Qualifications:

Required

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new processes in an effective manner in order to meet production goals and eliminate variation in product.
• Experience with machining various types of metal including Inconel, stainless, and aluminum. 
• Frequent usage of various measurement devices including calipers, scale, micrometer, height gage, depth gage, flow meter, and electrical analysis equipment.
• Ability to communicate with leaders and teammates in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills
• 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred

• 2 years of machining experience.
• Prior exposure to aerospace requirements and practices.
• Experience with CNC programming (preferably Mastercam).
• Understanding of lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience and understanding of GD&T.

Physical Demands:

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Tools / Equipment: 

• Powered and hand tools to perform the function of product assembly.   Some hand tools may have vibration.

Working Conditions: 

• Temperature controlled factory environment.