Machinist IV

Kamatics, a division of Kaman, offers a fantastic culture that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for career growth through training and support for all team members.

We are searching for a dynamic and motivated Machinist IV to join our team at our Bloomfield, Connecticut location. Night shift hours are 3:15pm to 12:45am Monday through Friday, as business needs currently require one hour of mandatory daily overtime.

We offer competitive pay, and a robust benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision plans, 401(k) match up to 5%, wellness days and a one-week paid holiday shutdown during the holidays. Team players with a passion for excellence should apply!

Our products are used in space, aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications. As an industry leader we design, test and manufacture the highest performing, self-lubricating, roller element, metal to metal and miniature bearings in the industry.

Summary:

Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work environment; willingly embraces new approaches; seeks new situations as opportunities. Understands manufacturing processes and products produced. Displays familiarity with machining knowledge; understands and effectively employs knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Independently, sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots and checks out programming and operates numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill.
• Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, screw machine operation, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor
• Works from programming instructions, operational data and machine setup instructions defining and coding tool arrangements, material clamping methods, machine calibrations and console settings.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications.
• Perform all responsibilities within productivity and quality expectations.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor.
• Make recommendations for improvements to work processes. Contribute to 5S program in work area.
• Provide a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contribute to positive teamwork environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Participate in learning other positions. Accomplish related results as needed.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Machining Certificate preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience as CNC Machinist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to prescribe an appropriate inspection method based on a wide range of GD&T callouts
• Proficient in use of shop math
• Provide technical supervision/training to less experienced team members
• Work independently, no supervision
• Ability to troubleshoot programing and process issues
• Has working knowledge of the relationship between federate and surface finish, as well as surface speed to material type, of most standard aerospace materials
• Familiar with operating of live tooling and sub-spindle machines and can set-up and operate as required
• Performs setups on multi-axis CNCs within established time standards

Foundational Machinist Competencies (All Levels):

• Dependability - Can be relied upon to complete work with the appropriate level of supervision and direction; carries out instructions accurately; punctual
• Quality & Continuous Improvement - Optimizes efficiency without sacrificing quality; demonstrates attention to detail; participates in formal and informal improvement efforts
• Communication - Effectively communicates and ensures the message intended is the message received
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Contributes to positive relationships; works collaboratively with others
• Safety and Compliance - Employs safe work habits and complies with all safety protocols; employs good housekeeping practices; reports safety violations promptly; adheres to company policies

Physical Requirements:

• Continual standing
• Frequent mental and visual attention
• Frequent bending, twisting
• Frequent grasping items and tools
• Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

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