Hot Heading Machinist

Position Summary

Working with minimal assistance forge press operators perform forging tasks of intermediate complexity. Operators will setup tooling with minimal assistance, which includes verifying highers on the die, securing tooling, verifying product dimensional requirements, and making tooling adjustments as necessary. Operators will produce first articles and complete all required documentation. Forge press operators are able to run all types of forgings and material types, while demonstrating intermediate competencies in print reading, identifying quality issues such as forge rolling and mismatch. Typically 1-3 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• Review shop traveler and verify that prior operations have been completed before starting process.
• Review shop traveler’s specific instructions to set up and operate Hot Heading machines to perform process on parts as required and specified by heading sketch and work order, shop traveler and/or blueprints.
• Examine and measure parts to verify conformance to standards, using measuring devices, such as templates, micrometers, calipers or scales.
• Select and install machine components, such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Follow standard procedures to check, test, login, logout, and run good quality parts, coordinating with department’s supervisor or Lead Person during the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• The ability to read and write English.
• An introductory competence in shop math such as working with fractions and decimals.
• A basic knowledge of inspection tools and their proper use.
• A basic knowledge of machine tools.
• The ability to interpret written instruction on shop travelers.
• Capable of setting up and running parts as required.
  
  

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of experience.
• Some knowledge of various manufacturing machinery and equipment for aerospace fasteners is preferred but not required.
  
  

Level Of Education

• GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.
  
  

For informational purposes only the range of pay for this role is $24.50 to $36US Dollar (USD)Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only this role is eligible to participate in the Companys Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Companys bonus multiple based on the Companys performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees and their families are eligible to participate in the company\'s medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Companys 401k plan.80