About The Position

The Production Machine Trainee performs basic setups and operates production machines to meet company targets and standards. The role is expected to operate at least three production machines, such as Broach, Fillet Roll, Shave A, Traub, Davenport, Smartline, Grinder, Header, and Groove, and maintain competency according to skill assessments. Work is performed under supervision and includes producing parts to specifications, checking quality, maintaining tooling and equipment, documenting work, and following safety and environmental requirements. The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting compensation is $20 per hour, with eligibility for a $1.50-per-hour weekend shift differential. The work takes place in a usually loud environment and requires personal protective equipment in specified areas. LISI AEROSPACE describes itself as a manufacturer of high-tech metal components for aircraft engines and airframes and provides employee training through its LISI Knowledge Institute.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Working experience with manufacturing environment procedures.
  • Minimum of 1–3 years of experience and/or training in aerospace fastener manufacturing or an industrial shop, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; knowledge of basic shop math and ability to calculate using units of weight, volume, and distance.
  • Ability to understand detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and resolve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of departmental applications, including SPC and the shop floor system.
  • Ability to meet physical demands including standing for extended periods, walking, speaking or listening, repetitive hand movements, manual dexterity, bending, reaching to shoulder level, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds.
  • Close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and hearing within the normal or average range.
  • Ability to work in a usually loud environment and wear required personal protective equipment in specified areas.
  • Demonstrated analytical, technical, communication, teamwork, business acumen, cost consciousness, adaptability, planning and organizing, and professionalism competencies.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience or training in aerospace fastener manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic setups and operate up to three automatic machines to produce parts according to blueprints, router packages, specifications, or special instructions.
  • Recognize out-of-tolerance machine conditions and adjust controls or control media as needed.
  • Conduct basic trial runs to verify machine settings or programmed control data.
  • Inspect parts for conformance using gauges, SPC, and the shop floor system.
  • Identify and remedy minor machine malfunctions and perform in-process inspections; report major discrepancies to a lead or supervisor.
  • Determine and use appropriate feed and speed combinations.
  • Provide information to Manufacturing, Engineering, or other teams to document procedures and drawings.
  • Work under supervision.
  • Check tooling and rework it as needed to keep machines running.
  • Lay out parts for successive and continuous machining operations.
  • Examine products against quality standards using blueprints or work instructions.
  • Participate in and maintain LEAP and APU/GAP standards.
  • Participate in PSM1 meetings and report ongoing or long-term problems.
  • Sustain actions relating to projects and workshops.
  • Perform record keeping, data entry, and housekeeping, and follow safety regulations.
  • Comply with applicable federal, local, and state regulations, company rules, and HSE procedures.
  • Attend provided training and follow HSE procedures, policies, plans, reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures.
  • Immediately bring known or suspected nonconformance with company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention.
  • Seek opportunities to improve HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting results.
  • Follow waste-elimination initiatives related to manufacturing, including recycling and minimizing or eliminating production waste.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Follow safety and environmental requirements, wear required PPE, and participate in developing and promoting the HSE culture.
  • Correct or report malfunctions and risky situations, implement preventive actions, and participate in risk or incident analyses and HSE working groups when requested.
  • Be familiar with relevant health and safety risks, environmental impacts, and site HSE policy and objectives, and propose improvements to working conditions and environmental impact.

Benefits

  • Weekend shift differential of $1.50 per hour for eligible employees.
  • Training through the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI).
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