Production Machine Operator

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Machine Operator sets up and operates conventional and CNC machines to produce complex precision parts made from standard and exotic materials. The role maintains setup quality through knowledge of tooling, tool geometry, feeds, speeds, and blueprint and planning requirements. The operator uses project and standard inspection equipment to assure quality, removes burrs and sharp edges, and maintains specified finishes and part tolerances using manual and powered equipment. The position also involves operating rotary, vibrating, tumbling, grit-blasting, shearing, and cutting equipment, and using magnification or visual enhancement equipment when working with small parts. This is an onsite, union-represented position in Tucson, Arizona. U.S. citizenship is required. The operator must be able to work any designated shift, including overnight, and obtain and maintain an ATF access clearance. The starting wage is $25.54.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless qualifying through the specified Machine Tool Technology certificate alternative.
Either two years of recent experience within the last four years operating CNC and conventional machines, or completion of the Machine Tool Technology Certificate Program with a CNC Machinist concentration and a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Ability to work from verbal and written operating instructions, including work orders, CNC data sheets, and blueprints.
Ability to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, dial calipers, thread gauges, plug gauges, and air gauges.
Ability to make machine and tooling offset changes, evaluate tool wear, change tools, and make minor CNC program edits.
Ability to work any designated shift, including overnight.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF) clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional and CNC machines to produce complex precision parts from standard and exotic materials.
Maintain the quality of machine setups using knowledge of tools, tool geometry, feeds, speeds, and blueprint and planning requirements.
Use project and standard inspection equipment to ensure quality during machining operations.
Remove burrs and sharp edges from metallic and nonmetallic fabricated parts.
Maintain acceptable finishes and specified part tolerances using manual and powered equipment.
Set up and operate rotary, vibrating, tumbling, and grit-blasting equipment.
Set up and operate material preparation equipment and accessories, using proper speeds and feeds for shearing and cutting.
Use available magnification or visual enhancement equipment when working with small parts.
Make necessary machine and tooling offset changes to maintain setup.
Evaluate tool wear and change tools, including mills, inserts, drills, and reamers.
Make minor CNC program edits, such as changes to tool stations and spindle direction.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Possible annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage