Job Description
Job Description
Job Position Summary: You will be responsible to set up and operate machine tools to process machine metal work pieces according to project specifications, tooling instructions and standard charts.
You must have:
- A high School Diploma or Equivalent. Tech School preferred.
- 3+ yrs Experience performing set ups and operating an EDM Machine
- Experience in the Aerospace industry.
- Strong Attention to details
- Basic computer skills
- The ability to use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators.
- The ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and company operation sheets.
- The ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
- The ability to follow set up instructions, set up, and operate machine controls.
- The ability to Troubleshoot machines.
- Skills in performing precision work on parts with close tolerance between interrelated surfaces.
- The ability to work overtime, including weekends
In your role, you will:
- Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
- Operate electrical-discharge machines to shape metal workpieces to specifications, following standard charts.
- Obtains from job order or verbal instructions such information as electrode to be used, depth setting, and number of work pieces or cavities to be shaped.
- Reads blueprints or job orders to obtain product specifications (dimensions and tolerances) and tooling instructions (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut and cutting tools).
- Positions and secure work pieces to holding devices, machine tables, chucks, centers or fixtures using clamps and wrenches.
- Sets specified parameter setting needed in accordance with product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Performs regular daily maintenance on equipment and work area.
- Observes operation and verifies conformance of machined work pieces to specifications using measuring instruments such as fixed gauges, calipers, comparators, and micrometers.
- Grinding Electrodes
- Fill out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
- Maintain specifications by trouble shooting processes; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools, observing tooling; taking measurements; detecting malfunction.
- Maintain a clean organized work area.
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.
- May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have ability to read applicable customer 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.
7:00am - 3:30pm