CNC Programming Machinist

Aerotech Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotech Inc, located near Pittsburgh, is seeking skilled machinists to join their precision automation team. The role involves programming and operating CNC machines, ensuring high quality in parts production. Competitive compensation and generous benefits package including paid training and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus

UPMC Health Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience programming Mazak CNC machines mandatory.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for machining metals required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds necessary.

Responsibilities

• Program, set-up, and operate Mazak CNC machines.
• Produce newly designed parts and handle detailed inspections.
• Work with precision measurement tools to meet strict tolerances.

Skills

Programming Mazak CNC machines

Blueprint reading

Precision part measurement

Electronic communication

Education

One year certificate in Machine Shop technology

Three or more years related experience

Tools

Mazatrol programming

Micrometers and electronic gauges

Calipers

Job description

When you join the Precision Automation and Robotics evolution at Aerotech, located near Pittsburgh, PA in RIDC Park, O’Hara Township, you will build an exceptional career with paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement, while aligning with a growing company that provides an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• bonus payments every 6 months,
• rich health plans, and
• retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust.

You will help improve lives with our innovative solutions that help automate the globe! Demand for Aerotech’s advanced technology products continues to thrive, so we continue to expand!

At Aerotech, We Build Precision Automation & Robotics Careers. Join the Evolution!

What will your day look like? At Aerotech, you will

• Program, set-up, and operate Mazak CNC machines in a precision machine shop environment
• Regularly produce newly designed parts. This involves workholding selection, part process decisions, programming from scratch or modifying a similar program, detailed first part inspection, and process writeups
• Inspect parts with tight dimensional and form error tolerances, typically in the range of 0.0002-0.0005 inches (5-12 microns). You will use bore gauges, gauge blocks, granite surface plates, digital and dial indicators, CMMs, and other precision measurement tools
• Program and edit, set-up, and operate pallet changers, robot arms, bar feeders, and other automated load/unload equipment when medium or large batches are required
• Select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories, typically to produce small batches of precision machined parts
• Retrieve and edit Mazatrol CNC programs. Or for new programs, calculate and set controls such as speed, feed, and depth of cut.

What will separate you from the rest? Experience with

• Programming Mazak CNC machines in Mazatrol
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T experience
• Precision part measurement and inspection tools (micrometers, electronic gauges, calipers and similar tools/equipment)
• Effective electronic communication and general software experience

Minimum Qualifications

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or apprenticeship program in Machine Shop technology; OR three or more years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for machining all types of metals
• Knowledge of metric conversion; able to work in Metric and English units
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Steady shifts only. Night shift is 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM and offers a $4.00 per hour shift differential. Daylight shift is 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Night shift candidates must be able to train on steady day shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM for several weeks
• Currently, machinists are working 50 hours a week of voluntary overtime on average

Benefits

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.