Model Shop Machinist

Nesco Resource•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Model Shop Machinist will be responsible for operating various machines and performing precision work. This role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing capabilities, including milling, turning, grinding, heat-treating, and brazing. The machinist will work from drawings and prints, set up and operate machines such as lathes, CNCM and CNCL, milling machines, precision grinding machines, and saws. They will also be involved in the heat-treatment of tool steels, basic fixture design with minimal engineering assistance, and advanced master programming of CNC controlled machines. The ability to design quick-turn fixtures without engineering assistance and a natural mechanical and problem-solving aptitude are essential. The role also involves learning new skills, taking instructions well, and adapting to semi-conventional machine tools.

Requirements

Firsthand knowledge of manufacturing capabilities in milling, turning, grinding, heat-treating, and brazing.
Proficiency in general shop math.
Ability to work from drawings or prints.
Ability to do precision work.
Knowledge with CNCM tool room machines which have CNC controls.
Three years minimum experience in the Aerospace industry.
Fixture and tooling design skills.
Geometric tolerance skills.
People skills using good grammar, cordialness, ability to converse with internal customers.
Good team leadership skills.
2-6 minimum machine shop experience.

Nice To Haves

Mastercam Programming experience.
Certification of specialized class participation.
Journeyman class “A” credential.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate lathes, CNCM and CNCL, milling machines, precision grinding machines, and saws.
Perform precision work from drawings or prints.
Engage in heat-treatment of tool steels.
Perform basic fixture design with little or no engineering assistance.
Perform advanced master programming of CNC controlled machines.
Design and produce quick-turn fixtures without engineering assistance.
Adapt to semi-conventional machine tools.
Procure OEM details.
Utilize shop math for manufacturing capabilities.