Multi-Head Drilling (MHD) Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

RTXRiverside, CA
$25 - $54Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. This classification requires the inspection of all types of machined parts, aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and installations, development parts and assemblies, vendor manufactured parts, materials, all types of tooling, master gages, master models and development parts, etc., for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and interchangeability. Sets up and operates all types of numerically controlled multi-axis drilling machines. Exercises a thorough knowledge of various types of machine control units and systems. Sets up and operates machines to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment. Mounts holding fixtures and sets up targets to worktables; positions, aligns and fastens parts in fixtures, chucks or directly to work tables; mounts drills to spindles. Loads or activates control units, makes required control settings and aligns spindles to set up targets using dial indicators as required. Makes intermediate set-ups changes as programmed. Selects and hones drill tools and cutters to specifications using safety precautions and tools specified. Selects proper stylus and drills. Observes drilling process and watches for functional variations in machines or control units and notifies supervision of malfunctions. Makes periodic checks on parts to ensure dimensional accuracy in order to establish drill change cycle. Verifies new drill accuracy by making comparison checks after drill changes. Sets up and operates equipment to perform close tolerance conventional drilling operations such as drilling compound angles using holding fixtures, etc. Works from blueprints, sketches, and other authorized documents. Checks own work for conformance to specifications. Uses overhead cranes in conjunction with the work described herein. Uses the necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform the work described herein. Maintains good shop practice.

Requirements

  • HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline
  • Experience setting up and operating various types of cnc drilling machines.
  • Experience performing measurements with precision measurement tools, such as gauges, micrometers and calipers.
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, manufacturing outline sheets, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with G&M codes, Macro programming and editing process.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect all types of machined parts, aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and installations, development parts and assemblies, vendor manufactured parts, materials, all types of tooling, master gages, master models and development parts, etc., for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, and interchangeability.
  • Set up and operate all types of numerically controlled multi-axis drilling machines.
  • Exercise a thorough knowledge of various types of machine control units and systems.
  • Set up and operate machines to perform any operation within the capacity of the equipment.
  • Mount holding fixtures and set up targets to worktables; position, align and fasten parts in fixtures, chucks or directly to work tables; mount drills to spindles.
  • Load or activate control units, make required control settings and align spindles to set up targets using dial indicators as required.
  • Make intermediate set-ups changes as programmed.
  • Select and hone drill tools and cutters to specifications using safety precautions and tools specified.
  • Select proper stylus and drills.
  • Observe drilling process and watch for functional variations in machines or control units and notify supervision of malfunctions.
  • Make periodic checks on parts to ensure dimensional accuracy in order to establish drill change cycle.
  • Verify new drill accuracy by making comparison checks after drill changes.
  • Set up and operate equipment to perform close tolerance conventional drilling operations such as drilling compound angles using holding fixtures, etc.
  • Work from blueprints, sketches, and other authorized documents.
  • Check own work for conformance to specifications.
  • Use overhead cranes in conjunction with the work described herein.
  • Use the necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform the work described herein.
  • Maintain good shop practice.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off after 121 days
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Autism Benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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