What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at KYYBA?
Position Title: Machine Operator III
Location: Kent, WA - 98032
Shifts:
- B - Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM - Pay -$43/hr
- D - Friday – Sunday 5:00PM – 5:30AM - Pay $45/hr
Duties:
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Machinists, NC Programmers and Technicians you will setup, operate and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication. You will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts.
Other responsibilities include:
Hands on programming, set up and machining of 3, 4 and 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, and development of critical machining processes
Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes
Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. This role will impact space flight programs and objectives!
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Qualifications:
- Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in machining aerospace components.
- Experience machining the following materials: nickel-based stainless steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Copper, Aluminum and/or Titanium
- Extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Kuraki, Hermle, OM, and/or DMG Mori
- Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on both mill and lathe machines (Horizontal, mill/turns)
- Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol or other CNC controls
- Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
- Familiar with use of personal computers
- Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Desired Skills:
- Tooling and fixture design.
- Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
- Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.
- CMM programming/operation experience
- CNC programming skills, preferably Mastercam X6 thru 2018 and/or Unigraphics NX
- Conversational programming on the machine
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
Prescreen questions:
- Mill or Lathe strong?
- What types of machines/controls are you most familiar with?
- What material types are you most familiar with?
Salary : $43 - $45
