Utility Machinist

When you join the Kinetic Engine Systems team, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

The ideal Lapping, Cleaning & Assembly candidate should be proficient in interpreting blueprints. The candidate should be able to lap surfaces and diameters within specified size and finish requirements. Cleaning and assembling of parts will also be expected. The candidate should also be comfortable with using a microscope as most parts are inspected under a microscope to confirm surface finish, cleanliness, and visual requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and interpret customer blueprints and company operation sheets to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Flat Lap surfaces and Lap Diameters (tolerances within .0001", Surface finishes within 8 ra)
• Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as a microscope, gauges, micrometers, indicators, and optical flats.
• Maintains specifications by observing tooling; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; trouble shooting processes; replacing worn tools.
• Clean parts, as required.
• Assemble parts, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Operate within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements to include proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Able to handle and follow instruction.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience, preferred.
  
  

Working Conditions:

Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to read applicable customer/B&E documents with or without corrective lenses.
• May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required
• Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kinetic Engine Systems is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations

Kinetic Engine Systems is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information

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Pay Transparency

The salary information is a general guideline only. A wide range of factors are considered when extending an offer, such as job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long-term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.