Summary of Position

The Level II Machinist is essential in production and setup for aerospace, defense, motorsports, and commercial machined components and assemblies. Key operations with this role include the use of CNC Mills and Lathes, power and hand tools, precision tools, and any other required tools and/or equipment by performing the duties below. This position requires expertise in OKUMA controllers, and reading detailed prints/drawings. In addition, this role will also require comprehensive knowledge and experience in fixturing and equipment setup. The Level II Machinist must be a strong communicator, independent worker, team player, and have the drive to learn and adapt.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate DSM in an ISO 9001 and AS 9100 environment.
Build or manufacture to drawing all items to established production quality and quantity as scheduled.
Operate conventional and/or CNC equipment, and perform first part inspection to verify part is to specifications with regular and proficient use of precision measuring equipment.
Responsible for preventative maintenance and good housekeeping to ensure good quality and continuation of safe operation. Maintaining tools and equipment and keep supplies and parts in good working order with a clean work area, machines, tools and equipment.
Lead in manufacturing of prototype equipment. Install machined parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment and tests operation of unit to ensure functionally and performing.
Confer with supervisors, engineering, production personnel or other team members to resolve manufacturing problems. Report shortages of parts, tools, and materials in a timely manner.
Operate power equipment and material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, etc.)
Ability to build jigs and fixtures as well as use mainframe computer.
Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be manufactured.
Ability to work with metric and inch system.
Responsible for submitting daily time accounting and payroll information or other paperwork requested.
Manufacture all equipment on his or her own, including prototype equipment with minimal supervision and/or engineering assistance.

Position Requirements

THIS POSITION REQUIRES OPERATION OF SWISS MACHINES – Including Nomura CNC Swiss Turning Center and Citizen CNC Swiss Machines.
Has full knowledge and proficient in conventional and CNC equipment and/or proficient in manufacturing three (3) dimensional holding.
Assist the department supervisors with meeting a predetermined schedule and develop of future schedules, including coordination of manpower and projects assigned. Leadership qualities are favorable.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently walking and occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Also, to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to create CNC programs without the use of CAM software
Okuma CNC equipment knowledge
AS9100 experience

Education and/or Experience

Minimum requirements: High School or GED with Journeyman, Machinist, Tool and Die maker, or twenty-five (25) credits and four (4) years of job-related experience.

You should be proficient in:

GD&T
Machine Setups for Production Runs
Equipment Troubleshooting

Machines & technologies you'll use:

CNC Swiss Lathe (Nomura)