SUMMARY: This position is responsible for utilizing strong technical skills to setup and operate CNC machines as required to produce component parts that meet specifications; demonstrating safe work practices at all times and to identify areas of potential concern to management; participating in team activities and to provide ideas to support continuous improvement activities within their work team or cell.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proficiently setups and operates CNC lathe and/or mill to machine components to customer requirements by performing all machine set-ups, tool changes, and offsets as required.
Performs operations such as turning, boring, milling, contouring, facing, and threading on castings, forgings, and bar stock.
Collaborates with departmental support staff, programming, quality and technical support to develop new processes and products as well as to isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve non-conforming results.
Suggests and participates in the implementation of process improvements, setups reduction initiatives and scraps reduction activities.
Performs all first piece and in-process inspection as required uses calipers, micrometers, plug gauges, and ring gauges or other necessary inspection equipment.
Prepares programs and performs minor to intermediate adjustments to program inputs including minor tool changes and offsets to ensure product specifications are met.
Assists in the development and maintenance of work instructions and process sheets and ensures paperwork is organized, detailed and current.
Completes necessary paperwork and documentation to ensure quality conformance and the proper movement and control of product as well as all quality related inspection requirements.
Works safely and actively participates in all plant safety directives while adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
Participates in team activities and continuous improvement activities.
Covers other positions as instructed by Worklead or other superiors.
Sets up and operates multiple machines within the Machine Shop.
Ability to work overtime.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificate in CNC Machine Operation from accredited institution or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of CNC Setup operating or consistently demonstrated equivalent ability.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with sensing systems technologies and aerospace product specs.
Ability to learn and apply advanced technical concepts.
Familiarity with Hardinge Lathes & Mills, DMC Lathes & Mills, Miyano Lathes, Okuma Mills is preferred but not required.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with limited information.
Able to communicate effectively with management and co-workers to promote strong working relationships and create an environment focused on teamwork.
Flexible with work and job assignments and willing to perform any function as needed.
Understands and demonstrates comprehension of drawings, blueprints and manufacturing work instructions.
Possess a clear understanding of general math (including fractions and decimals).
Possess basic computer skills including database software and electronic mail software.
Must have 20/20 vision with correction, and no color blindness, steady hands with good dexterity. (Company issued annual eye exam.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Adjusting or moving objects up to 35 pounds in all directions.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

Communicating with others to exchange information.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Operating machinery and/or power tools.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
☐ Never ☐ Occasionally ☒ Constantly

Noisy environments.
☐ Never ☒ Occasionally ☐ Constantly

ITAR Restricted: This position is restricted to US Citizens, Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stellar Technology is a Diverse Work Force Employer.