Manufacturing Technician - Machinist

Ametek, Inc. • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

This position reports directly to the SFMS Production Supervisor. The role involves actively participating in the development, implementation, and application of specialized manufacturing processes, as well as jigs, tooling, and fixtures. This support extends to assembly and test processes for mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic instruments and instrumentation, including all devices developed and manufactured at the facility. The technician will support Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering in the development of product, manufacturing processes, jigs, tooling, fixtures, and associated documentation for both new product development and improvements for legacy products. Responsibilities include performing all necessary processes and machining operations to fabricate or rework components or assemblies, with or without preplanned operations. This also includes setting up and operating various grinding equipment for precision grinding of tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, and products, as well as performing original and new setups and making necessary calculations to determine the sequence of operations.

Requirements

• Capable of operating conventional and numerically controlled machine shop equipment.
• Capable of understanding and applying geometrical tolerances in accordance with ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Capable of making necessary mathematical, trigonometric, and geometric calculations required to create layouts, machine components, tools, jigs, fixtures, and assemblies.
• Achieve a passing score on reading tests to demonstrate capability for making required calculations and layouts of product such as thermocouple rigid and electrical harnesses.
• Must have all-around machinist certification or equivalent work experience.
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communication skills (both written and oral) with reliable attention to detail.
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
• Must be self-directed and able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel.
• Must have the legal right to work in the US.
• Must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 year’s previous industry-related experience preferred.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the development, implementation, and application of specialized manufacturing processes, jigs, tooling, and fixtures, supporting assembly and test for mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic instruments and instrumentation.
• Supports Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering in developing product, manufacturing processes, jigs, tooling, fixtures, and associated documentation for new and legacy products.
• Performs all processes and machining operations required to fabricate or rework components or assemblies with or without preplanned operations.
• Sets up and operates all types of grinding equipment to perform precision grinding operations on tools, dies, fixtures, gauges, and product.
• Performs original and new setups, makes necessary mathematical calculations, and determines the sequence of operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed