Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks an Experimental Process Machinist to operate CNC equipment and assist in developing manufacturing processes for dynamic components. The role requires precision machining skills and adherence to strict tolerances, along with compliance with ITAR regulations. Candidates must have significant CNC experience and be U.S. persons.

Qualifications

• Five years CNC experience in the last seven years.
• Ability to operate precision Multi-Axis CNC equipment.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC multi-axis machines and grinders.
• Assist engineers in developing manufacturing processes.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and maintain process areas.

Skills

CNC operation

Precision measuring

Tool management systems

Tools

CNC machines

Machinist hand tools

Dynamic component manufacturing equipment

Job description

Job Description - Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift (330942)

Job Number: 330942

Work Performed:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Set-ups and work must be held to extremely close tolerances.
4. Advises and assists Engineers in developing new processes to manufacture 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.
5. Performs all machine set-up and operation steps necessary to complete assigned jobs.
6. Works from drawings, 3D models, engineering orders, sketches, or verbal instructions.
7. Uses a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
8. Ensures safe operating conditions and maintains housekeeping of assigned process areas.
9. 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, 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 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, including U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), Political Asylees, or Refugees.

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

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