Conventional Machinist - 1st Shift (5AM - 3:30PM) Aerospace/Manufacturing
About The Position
The CONVENTIONAL MACHINIST operates conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press and make the associated miscellaneous forge tooling. This role requires the ability to work independently with little supervision, set up and operate various machinery, and perform basic die repair. The position also involves participating in quality and continuous improvement initiatives like total quality management, LEAN manufacturing, and SPC activities. Ensuring quality parts, meeting customer requirements, and maintaining safe work habits are crucial. Employees are expected to be cross-trained on multiple operations and adhere to all process specifications and company policies.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of similar machining experience required.
- Must be certified to operate a forklift.
- Read and comprehend blueprints and die designs.
- Demonstrate proficiency with shop math including calculations with decimals and fractions, basic trigonometry and geometry.
- Use and read precision measuring instruments.
- In compliance with ITAR regulations, must be a US Citizen or US Person.
- English (reading, writing, verbal and comprehension).
- Highly detailed, organized and deadline-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a high paced multi-tasking environment.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with all employees across all levels and departments at APP.
Nice To Haves
- Some on-the-job training is provided for this position.
Responsibilities
- Operate conventional Die Shop machinery to prepare dies for use on a forging press.
- Make associated miscellaneous forge tooling.
- Set-up and operate all conventional Die Shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, etc. with little or no supervision.
- Machine wraps and rings.
- Make miscellaneous forge tooling.
- Recognize and replace any dull or chipped tooling.
- Transport dies by forklift.
- Perform basic die repair.
- Re-work tryout dies as required.
- Assure quality and production requirements are met.
- Participate in total quality management projects to achieve continuous improvement.
- Participate in LEAN manufacturing and SPC activities as required.
- Ensure quality parts to meet customers’ and APP’s requirements.
- Work at an acceptable level of productivity.
- Uphold safe and honest work habits and practices.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Be cross-trained on multiple operations.
- Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
- Support the Plant quality system goals / improvements & productivity goals / improvements within the scope of the job.
- Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the APP leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
- Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
- Generous Vacation Time
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
- Sick Time
- Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
- 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
- ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
