Machinist III

RTX • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $21 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in a machine shop environment and requires a team-oriented individual who will set up and operate CNC lathe and mill machinery. You will also support various processes to produce parts for the aerospace industry. What You Will Do: Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment. You will be expected to set-up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision semi-finished goods within print tolerance specification. Make offset adjustments as needed to maintain engineering specifications. You will be required to obtain Certified Operator certification through on-the-job training & testing. Maintain proper condition of measuring instruments Maintain proper cutting conditions on machining centers Meet or exceed required output hours Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks. Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary. Communicate with co-workers and supervisors to coordinate activities.

Requirements

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Operate single turret or twin spindle CNC Lathe Machines with Live Tooling capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
• General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, rotary tooling, sanding devices, manual deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries
• Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
• Experience operating CNC lathes and mills in a manufacturing machinery environment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
• Set-up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision semi-finished goods within print tolerance specification.
• Make offset adjustments as needed to maintain engineering specifications.
• Obtain Certified Operator certification through on-the-job training & testing.
• Maintain proper condition of measuring instruments
• Maintain proper cutting conditions on machining centers
• Meet or exceed required output hours
• Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.
• Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisors to coordinate activities.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED