Machinist III, 1st shift
Core
Operate and set up manual and CNC machines to produce high-precision gear components and aerospace hardware for military aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC Machinist (Gear Manufacturing)
Builds
Primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Precision Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (machined parts)
Required skills
Gear shaping, hobbing, and skiving expertise; Blueprint reading with GD&T; Precision measurement (micrometers, calipers, CMM reports); CNC machine operation and G-code editing; Shop mathematics (trigonometry, gear geometry); Material knowledge (alloy steels)
Preferred skills
Experience with Gleason Shapers (P500, GP300), Hobbing machines (H400), Okuma 5-axis centers, Swiss-style lathes, Automated cells with robotics
Technologies
Gleason Shapers, Hobbing Machines, Okuma Multi-Pallet Machine Centers, 5-axis Vertical/Horizontal Machining Centers, Swiss-Style Lathes, CNC Controls
Responsibilities
Set up and operate multiple manual or CNC machines (profiling, honing, milling, turning, drilling, grinding); Plan operation sequences and improve tooling; Inspect work against blueprints and GD&T; Perform first-piece buy-off and in-process monitoring; Troubleshoot machine setups and tool wear; Assist NC programming department with error resolution; Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
