CNC Machinist - Night Shift

AIT•Chesterfield Township, MI

About The Position

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities. Must be able to work 4:30pm – 1:30am along with any required overtime which may include weekends. Night shift premium offered ($2/hr). Summary: The CNC Machinists are responsible for the usage of various mills and lathes to manufacture a variety of different parts/tools to meet production schedule needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Three to five years of related experience and/or training.
This position may require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and/or measuring devices.
Follows processes and standard procedures.
Hands on, get it done attitude.
Uses hand tools and power tools.
Demonstrates a high degree of responsibility and motivation.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve them.
Can work with minimal supervision and make decisions without repetitively asking others.
Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Responsibilities

Utilize measuring equipment used in the industry such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge and other measuring equipment needed to complete work.
Sets up and operates all available machine tools and performs progressive machining operations on work involving very close tolerances or unusual requirements. Changes cutting tools and adjust machine feeds and speeds as needed.
Ensures product quality to meet and customer specifications.
Works in conjunction with the CNC Programmers to establish CNC tool setups and validate CNC programs for use on 3 and/or 5 axis CNC machines.
Obtains all necessary tooling, correct drawings and any special instructions.
Sets up and understands the CNC program and operate CNC mills.
Detects and reports faulty machine operation, defective material and equipment, drawing discrepancies, and other unusual conditions to the CNC Machinist Leader.
Perform other duties as assigned.