Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is hiring an Experimental Process Machinist for 1st shift. The successful candidate will operate various CNC machinery for the development of high-precision components. This role requires extensive skills in CNC operations and adherence to strict safety and quality standards, contributing to groundbreaking experimental projects within the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Five years CNC experience with multi-axis equipment required.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and assist in engineering processes.
• Must be a U.S. person as per ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines for experimental manufacturing.
• Assist engineers in developing new processes and components.
• Ensure safe operations and maintain process areas.

Skills

CNC operation

Precision manufacturing

Tool management systems

Tools

Machinist hand tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description - Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift (330943)

Job Number:

330943

Work Performed:

• Sets up and operates all types of digitally driven manufacturing equipment including CNC multi-axis / multi-function machines, gear cutting, gear grind, surface grind machines, and various other integrated systems.
• Sets up and operates internal, centerless, surface, external, thread, and universal grinders for development and tool work. Must be able to grind steps, tapers, recesses, shoulders, angles, contours, and threads. Must be able to set up truing devices on thread grinding for various types and forms of threads.
• Set-ups and work must be held to extremely close tolerances.
• Advises and assists Engineers in developing new processes to manufacture various metallic and/or composite dynamic components such as transmission and gearbox cases, covers, housings, power & accessory gears (including spiral bevel, helical, and hypoid), and various metallic rotor and airframe components.
• Performs all machine set-up and operation steps necessary to complete assigned jobs.
• Works from drawings, 3D models, engineering orders, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Works to ensure safe operating conditions and maintains normal housekeeping of assigned process areas.
• All work performed will be for experimental purposes only.

Tools & Equipment Used:

• All types of dynamic component manufacturing equipment – load/unload equipment, overhead crane, tool set equipment, machinist hand tools, and precision measuring instruments, manual and dynamic fixtures.

Experience & other requirements:

• Five (5) years CNC experience in the last seven (7) years operating precision Multi-Axis (e.g., 4 Axis or more) numerically controlled equipment with integrated tool management systems.
• Experience gained at Bell will count toward the required experience and other requirements for job bidding purposes.
• Until June 30, 2025, upgraded employees will have a sixty-day (60) trial period in the new job classification during which time they must demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements for the job.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

EEO Statement:

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.