Bridgeport Conventional Mill Operator

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport is seeking a skilled Bridgeport Conventional Mill Operator in Wichita, KS. You will set up and operate a conventional mill, using hands tools to produce precision parts while reading blueprints and customer specs.

Maintain safety and cleanliness, perform inspections, and aid in part first article duties as assigned. Responsibilities include reading drawings, selecting tools, measuring with micrometers, and ensuring conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and production.
• Must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and preventative maintenance.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.
• Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.
• Must be able to interpret blue prints and specifications.
• 7 years conventional machining experience or certification from an accredited organization in the area of responsibility and 5 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a conventional mill and a variety of hand tools to produce precision parts.
• May fabricate and modify parts applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Maintain safe, organized and clean work environment.
• Responsible for set up, inspection, first part buy, and other duties as assigned.
• Set up and operate variety of machine tools.
• Properly operate hand or power tools as required.
• Operate precision measuring tools or equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and technical drawings.
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems and report.

Skills

Machining

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Education

7 years conventional machining experience or certification

Arithmetic/Algebra/Geometry knowledge

Tools

Calipers & micrometers

Machining equipment operation

Blueprint interpretation tools

Job description

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Bridgeport Conventional Mill Operator

Direct Wichita, KS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1247

Position Summary

Set up and operate a conventional mill and a variety of hand tools to produce precision parts. May also fabricate and modify parts applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Maintain safe, organized and clean work environment. Responsible for set up, inspection, first part buy, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Including and but not limited to:

• Ability to recognize and respond to issues that need corrected in a timely and efficient manner.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Must be familiar with and comply to all safety policies and procedures
• Set up and operate variety of machine tools
• Properly operate hand or power tools as required
• operate precision measuring tools or equipment
• Provide timely accurate information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read and interpret customer specifications
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems, and report to the lead or supervisor in the area.
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Quickly responds to all situations that could cause damage to equipment, product or workers without authorization.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
• Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of product.
• Must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and preventative maintenance.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.
• Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.
• Must be able to interpret blue prints and specifications.
• 7 years conventional machining experience or certification from an accredited organization in the area of responsibility and 5 years’ experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong decision-making skills.
• English communication skills (both verbal and written) required to effectively communicate department needs and performance with all levels of the organization.
• Exercising good judgment and decision making – considering costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions accordingly in relation to department and company needs.
• Problem Solving – able to identify and solve them.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Must conduct inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Active Listening skills – giving full attention to what others say, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as needed for clarification.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools and takes action to correct them.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics.
• Able to read precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Working knowledge of time management techniques
• Knowledge of the Aviation industry.
• Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Achievement/Effort – establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
• Dependability – being reliable, responsible and dependable while fulfilling obligations
• Maintain a professional, accountable working attitude on the shop floor