Conventional Machinist

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Chesapeake, VA

3d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Conventional Machinist, you will be performing moderately complex assignments in support of the repair and maintenance of OEM equipment. Machinists will be required to perform a variety of related tasks including layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual machine shop equipment.

Requirements

Must be US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
5 years machine shop experience and/or have completed a recognized apprenticeship as a General Machinist.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Ability to machine as per drawing tolerance of .0005" where required.
Must be able to demonstrate General Machinist skills in the following areas: Lathe, Milling, Drilling, Machine shop power and pneumatic tools.
Must be able to design and manufacture fixtures and template.
Must be able to make own layouts as per drawing.
Must be able to understand GD&T tolerances.
The ability to work overtime when necessary.
Must possess valid drivers license and maintain a clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

NDT experience is a plus.
Experience operating forklifts, cranes, plate clamps and slings a plus.
Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools.
Travel up to 25% is also a must.

Responsibilities

Perform all work required as an Inside Machinist.
Manufacture complex components from stock or modify parts in accordance with all drawing requirements.
Perform the set up and operation of all types of machines (lathes, mills, grinders, saws, etc.) and hand tools used in the trade.
Use all precision measuring instruments such as outside diameter and inside diameter micrometers, height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, lay-out tools and possess the ability to accurately record readings and measurements.
Read complex blueprints, drawings, manuals, technical work documents, measuring and marking dimensions and reference points on material, selecting proper tooling, attachments, and accessories as well as manufacturing fixtures to hold work pieces and assemblies.
Apply advanced working knowledge of all feed/speed rates and machining characteristics of various materials.
Machine complex parts to close tolerances ensuring that the finish requirements of the drawing specifications are achieved with first time quality.
Confer with engineers, production personnel, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Work includes small and large assembly, and machining of heavy steel.
Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and machine shop procedures.
Perform machine maintenance and is responsible for keeping work area clean and the immediate reporting of safety issues to Supervisor.
Work independently to complete responsibilities.