What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist VTL position at Votaw Precision Technologies Inc?
Description
Summary:
The position of Machinist-VTL is responsible for the operation, set-up & utilization of all vertical turning lathes (VTL) as assigned to machine parts.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities:
- Inspect manufactured components for conformance to specifications
- Ability to set up and operate vertical turning lathes
- Support for programming, ensuring proper use of programs & tools
- Ability to work from travelers, blueprints, set up sheets, drawings and/or verbal instructions as well as limited judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals.
- Able to use appropriate measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug gages, etc.
- Maintain a clean work area daily as required.
Reporting Structure:
- The Machinist-VTL position will report to the Machine Shop Manager.
Requirements
Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Able to understand complex machining theory and strategy.
- Ability to manage and prioritize a high number of set-ups and short run jobs
- Able to understand and interrogate complex mechanical drawings and tolerances
- Technical Degree or equivalency is preferred
- Ability to use common machine shop hand and measurement tools.
- Ability to set-up and run multiple CNC Machines in a fast paced environment.
- Fixture design, fabrication, and manual machining experience is a plus.
- Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
- Understand and follow Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance standard (GD&T).
- Strong math skills required.
- Aerospace experience a plus. 5 yrs. minimum experience, 10 yrs. preferred)
- Self-motivation, able to accomplish high level of work.
- Team player, actively participating in continuous improvement projects with coworkers.
- Demonstrate high skill level with the desire for continuous learning.
- Experience working in AS9100 and ISO environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and edit programs.
- Must own tools appropriate to the job being performed.
Special Requirements and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
- Safety glasses required when in manufacturing environment.
- Hearing protection as needed.
Salary : $30 - $50
