Lead Production Machinist
About The Position
Sets up and runs CNC machines, cutting raw materials into parts, according to customer specifications. Works with Lead Programmer to troubleshoot issues with programing. Consults with the Machine Shop Manager to manage shop schedule and daily operations. Reports to the Machine Shop Manager. Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Requirements
- Required Education: High School Diploma
- 2+ years of machining experience
- Demonstrated ability to effectively operate shop related tools and equipment
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and/or technical diagrams – easily hold +/-.001” tolerance
- Strong communication skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities
- Responsible for training and mentoring team members.
- Responsible for immediately addressing part non-conformances, either correcting or elevating as required.
- Interfaces with Supervisor/Manager to prioritize work in the department.
- Maximize machine utilization.
- Adjusts machine assignments or assigns task to team members in their department to meet production needs.
- Trouble shoot equipment/program issues and elevate, as necessary.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Quality and Operations on continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensures that machined parts meet customer specifications, drawings and STP files.
- Loads and unloads raw materials into CNC machines, performs in-process part inspection, deburring of parts.
- Oversees daily Machine Shop schedule.
- Keeps work areas clean, organized and free of debris and scrap.
- Maintains equipment, shop cleanliness, and tooling inventory.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
