Toolmaker Machinist- 1st Shift

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Informally designs, develops, constructs, repairs, reworks and inspects all types of machines, tools, dies, fixtures, parts, and experimental and developmental work from verbal, written, video and computer instructions. Performs basic parts programming and modifications of more complex programs on CNC, DNC and CAD equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fixturing and/or tool & die fabrication.
U.S. citizenship is required.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

4 years apprenticeship in machinist trade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates all machinery to perform a variety of machining, grinding, heat treating, brazing, soldering and welding on variety of materials.
Fabricates replacement parts for production and non-production equipment.
Plans layouts, procedures, machines, equipment, parts programs and setups to be used.
Uses all types of shop mathematics, principles of mechanics and trigonometry.
Selects tooling and fixturing methods to accommodate fabrication process.
Calculates and sets machine feeds and speeds.
Edits programs as necessary.
Reviews new designs for producibility.
Performs heat treat process.
Deburrs parts utilizing all available methods.
When practical, operates multiple machines simultaneously.
Material movement.
Marks and identifies parts as required.
Utilizes precision inspection equipment.
Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools and equipment.
Maintains records, moves materials, and follows safety rules in performance of duties.
Performs other similar duties as required or directed.