What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialized Machinist position at Kaman Aerospace Corporation?
The Specialized Machinist works under the Team Leader, and with limited supervision, perform diversified and specialized machining operations specifying exacting tolerances and finish specifications. Employ 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills in every day work practices.
- Set up machining sequences. Operate, edit and adjust a variety of machine tools and operations. Perform machining operations on a variety of computer numerical control (CNC) and manual machines. Edit and check programming of machines. Determine operational or tooling sequence. Select feeds, speeds and tooling. Hold close and exacting tolerances.
- Perform general shop work such as deburring, machine repair and maintenance duties. Areas of operational specialization include model making, hobbing and burnish set ups (to perform gear cutting). Set up and run tool cutter grinding. Produce models to engineering specification. Areas or machine specialization include l-16 screw machine, conventional screw machine, and hobbing machines.
- Use blueprints, schematics, written and verbal directions, shop policies and quality standards to obtain required contours, dimensions, and finish specifications. Calibrate and modify operational sequences to adjust speed of machining and frequency of cuts.
- Use safety standards as a guideline to perform machine maintenance and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Inspect own work using functional gages and inspection equipment in order to maintain maximum quality. Inspect production work as often as necessary in order to maintain maximum quality standards and to prevent scrap or minimal rework. Must be OAP (Operator Acceptance Program) certified to inspect own work using various hand tools and measuring instruments in order to maximize quality. Assist in training new employees. Report defective material and other unusual condition or circumstance to supervisor.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Use of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles together with the use of drawings, specifications, charts and tables. Ability to use various types of precision measuring tools and instruments. Familiarity with shop practices, inspection and safety.
- 3 years of experience in areas of specialized machining
Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer
Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
Kaman is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or any other protected class. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
