Manual Machinist: 142962

Major Functions:
* Setting up and operating manual mills, manual lathes up to 32 swing, and supporting equipment
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, models, and descriptions
* Machining new or modifying existing tight-tolerance and high-value parts while balancing the needs for both speed and quality
* Providing customers with appropriate feedback and support in Design for Manufacturability
* Documenting processes used while machining and fabricating components
* Cradle-to-grave job planning and execution including machine and material selection, tooling design, machining and inspecting parts.
* Machining process development and cutting tool selection
* Assisting with the identification and purchase of job-specific and general shop supplies, tools, and machinery
* Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks Technical/Functional Skills:
* Experience setting up and operating a variety of manual machines and supporting equipment
* Able to plan projects, select proper cutters for materials and setup hardware for processing
* Fluent in the use of precision inspection equipment
* Skilled with the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windows based applications
* A desire to be customer-centric and actively facilitate functional solutions with minimal overhead and in a short period of time
* Self-motivated while working independently to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
* Able to work as a part of team in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and dynamic environment Preferred Additional Skills:
* Background in owning part processing from setting up, machining, troubleshooting, and inspection
* Experience in fast-paced, R&D environments
* Familiar with conversational programming of CNC machines
* Engineering drawing interpretation and inspection using GD&T per ASME Y14.5
* Familiar with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and providing DFM feedback to customers
* Experience machining a wide variety of aerospace alloys including nickel-based super-alloys
* Additional machining and fabrication experience including welding, grinding, honing, waterjet, sheet metal forming and processing, etc.
* Tooling and fixture design
* Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Education/Experience/Licenses etc.:
*10+ years of experience in machining and fabrication