Machine Shop Operator
Core
Operate manual and automated honing/lapping equipment to manufacture high-precision aerospace components to close tolerances.
Role type
Machine Shop Operator (Apprentice-trained)
Builds
Bespoke mechanical products for the aerospace industry
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual honing/lapping, Auto-honing, Auto-lapping, precision measurement (air gauges, bore micrometers, roundness check machines), reading complex engineering drawings, machining techniques, tooling selection
Preferred skills
High-accuracy measuring instruments, surface finish comparators, process improvement techniques
Responsibilities
Set up, adjust, and operate manual honing/lapping stations and Auto-honing/Auto-lapping equipment; Perform first-off inspections and complete quality documentation; Measure finished parts using precision tools; Interpret technical specifications to achieve drawing tolerances