Curtiss-Wright Corporation-posted 10 months ago

Your primary function as a VTL Machinist will be to set up and operate CNC VTL machines. To produce (and repair) a variety of large complex parts and assemblies ensuring dimensional accuracy by following blueprints and quality standards. Large part machining of components up to 78 inches in diameter.

  • Set up and operate VTL (Vertical Turning Lathe) CNC machines
  • Machine set up: Studying blueprints and work instructions to set up VTL machines with the correct tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters for the specific part
  • Ability to indicate parts or fixtures for set up
  • Quality inspection: Regularly checking machined parts using precision measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and other types of gauges to ensure they meet dimensional tolerances
  • Follow established operational procedures to perform all machining functions such as turn, mill, bore, groove, chamfer, profile, taper, tap, etc.
  • Maintain drawing requirements including length, diameters, perpendicularity, parallelism, concentricity, etc.
  • Operate bridge cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, etc. for material handling, and computers and Manufacturing Systems
  • High School graduate
  • Completion of a four-year machinist apprenticeship or equivalent is an asset
  • Minimum of 8 years of CNC machining experience
  • Minimum of 1 year experience setting up & operating vertical turning lathes (VTLs)
  • Knowledge of cutting tools and machining techniques
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Ability to maintain high quality standard and tight tolerances within .001 of an inch
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and programming
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Ability to troubleshoot by identifying and resolving machining issues, such as tooling issues, incorrect program settings or machine malfunctions
  • Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and consistency in machining
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability effectively communicates with others
  • Lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting a distance of 10 feet
  • Must be a sole US citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
  • Experience operating WFL Machines and Waldrich Coburg Machines
  • Opportunity to transform the way customers do business
  • Challenging work on advanced technology projects
  • Collaborative environment with talented people
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