CNC Machine Operator- Hull, GA

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Athens, GA seeks an Aerospace Inspector for machining parts and assemblies. You will perform in-process and final inspections using precision instruments and CMMs, and support quality improvements in a manufacturing setting.

Two years of inspection experience, strong blueprint reading, and solid math skills are required. This on-site role requires effective English communication and reliability in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years inspecting machined parts or assemblies.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and engineering documents.
• Experience with precision instruments (mics, calipers, height gauges).
• CMM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections per AS9102.
• Record nonconformances and disposition parts.
• Support root-cause analysis and part rework or re-inspection.
• Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mathematics

Communication skills

Tools

CMM experience

Job description

Essential Functions:

• To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Determines and utilizes appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, CMM, etc.) to complete in-process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate
• Initiates nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements
• Completes First Article Inspections to AS9102 and company/contractual requirements
• Continually strives to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting the implementation of process improvements
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot and address errors and trends, and negotiate resolution of non-conforming parts and necessary re-work or re-inspection
• Completes other duties as required
• Regular attendance on-site at the workplace is required

Required Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection for machined parts and/or assemblies is required.

Other Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated accuracy in reading and interpreting blueprints, planning and engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and other technical design standards
• Advanced mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions and decimal equivalents)
• Experience accurately reading precision measuring instrumentation including mics, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, and other similar devices
• CMM experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (English)
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, texts, or other messaging
• Visual acuity to accurately read mics, calipers, or other precision measuring instruments; accurately distinguish colors
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, and measurement instruments, and manually examine parts

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing shop environment where working conditions may vary significantly; the employee will be exposed to:
• Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment
• The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required