Machinist D (Ceramic Machinist / Machine Operator, 2nd Shift)

L3Harris Technologies•South Salt Lake, UT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, layout, setup, operation, and tool adjustments for a variety of major conventional or automatic machines. Works from blueprints, process sheets, and sketches to perform production tasks, including cutting and shaping ceramic to precision dimensions. Checks, inspects, and builds machining operations against specified tolerances. Work may include fabrication or machine hardware and assemblies. May also recommend the use and improvement of materials and designs. The position performs CNC machining, milling, lathe turning, cutting, grinding, and related tasks to fabricate mechanical parts according to engineering designs. It is a second-shift position on a 9/80 schedule in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience.
At least 5 years of experience setting up and operating CNC and hand milling machines, lathes, and other shop tools.
Highly developed job knowledge and skills.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop orders.
Ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
Basic shop math skills, including measuring ratios by weight and volume.
Ability to use basic hand tools and fixturing.
Ability to lift at least 32 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in and promote a team environment.
Ability to follow and enforce safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office products.
Experience inspecting parts with measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine).
Excellent cross-functional teamwork, coordination, and verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with high energy, results orientation, and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Plan, lay out, set up, operate, and adjust tools on conventional or automatic machines.
Perform CNC machining, milling, lathe turning, cutting, grinding, and related work to fabricate mechanical parts to engineering designs.
Cut and shape ceramic to precision dimensions as needed.
Check, inspect, and build machining operations against specified tolerances.
Perform fabrication work or work with machine hardware and assemblies as needed.
Make recommendations concerning the use and improvement of materials and designs.
Use basic hand tools and fixturing.
Read and understand blueprints and shop orders.
Follow and give written and verbal instructions.
Use basic shop math, including measuring ratios by weight and volume.
Work in and promote a team environment.
Read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures; comply with applicable safety laws and company policies and procedures.
Use appropriate PPE when handling chemicals and protecting against other hazards.
Lift at least 32 pounds.