Apprentice Machinist

About the Role

Great opportunity to learn precision machining on Aerospace precision components. This is a Full-time role where you will engage in a range of tasks and training related to CNC and manual machining.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge of departmental procedures, including machine operation, quality standards, and departmental goals.
• Learn blueprint reading, specifications interpretation, and mathematical concepts applicable to departmental tasks.
• Effectively communicate acquired knowledge through written assignments, interviews, and oral reports.
• Engage in assigned projects, either individual tasks to demonstrate proficiency or departmental projects for skill enhancement.
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the workplace, responsible for keeping 5S and TPM current.
• Maintain production on machine, feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines.
• Inspection of own work (Visual and dimensional) with use of hand tools, gages, and metrology equipment (comparator, height gages, etc.).
• Troubleshoot problems that may occur during shift.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain activity record.
• Deburr own part.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Perform first lot runs (development).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Graduate or GED
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (Preferred)
• Basic blueprint and specifications reading ability (Preferred)
• CNC machining
• Manual machining
• 5S
• TPM
• Metrology equipment (comparator, height gages, etc.)
• Hand tools
• Gages
• Mathematical calculations

Competencies

• Accountability & Dependability
• Active Listening
• Ambition
• Applied Learning
• Communication (Oral and Written)
• Diversity Orientation
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Reading Comprehension
• Safety Focus