Manual VTL Operator / Machinist 1st shift

Chromalloy • Windsor, CT

5d

About The Position

The Manual VTL Operator / Machinist operates manual lathes and other shop machinery to repair parts. The role uses process travelers, blueprints, parts drawings, manuals, specifications, and verbal directions to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements. The operator measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material; modifies parts and materials to improve production; tests completed equipment to identify and remove defects; and performs machinery maintenance.

The position requires basic arithmetic, including decimals and fractions, and simple use of formulas and specifications. It involves moderate physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving material, with minimum lift requirements of 25 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, and a minimum pull requirement of 40 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of machining experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with different machine tools and equipment.
• Fluent in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals and fractions, and to use formulas and specifications at a basic skill level.
• Able to meet the stated physical demands: frequently lift or move average-weight material; lift at least 25 pounds from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder; and pull at least 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal and manual vertical lathes, milling and grinding machines, VTLs, Jig Bores, Bridgeports, rubber grinding equipment, Prototrack, drill presses, and other special shop equipment to repair parts.
• Use process travelers, blueprints, parts drawings, manuals, specifications, and verbal directions to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material.
• Modify parts and materials to improve overall production.
• Test completed equipment to detect and remove defects.
• Perform maintenance on machinery.

What This Job Offers

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