Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift (RPC)

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Experimental Process Machinist for the first shift in Fort Worth, Texas. You will operate and set up CNC multi-axis equipment, ensuring precision and quality in manufacturing dynamic components. Candidates must have at least five years of CNC experience with a strong focus on precision grinding and process development. This full-time position requires a commitment to safe working conditions and attention to detail. Join our innovative team and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Qualifications

• Five years of CNC experience in precision multi-axis equipment.
• Ability to maintain close tolerances in all setups and work.
• Experience in advising engineers on manufacturing processes.
• U.S. persons required by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC multi-axis manufacturing equipment.
• Advise on new processes for dynamic component manufacturing.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and housekeeping.
• Maintain extremely tight tolerances in all setups.
• Assist engineers in developing processes to manufacture experimental components.
• Perform all machine setup and operation steps to complete the job.
• Work from drawings, 3D models, engineering orders, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Use a wide range of precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and housekeeping.
• All work is for experimental purposes only.

Skills

CNC operation

Precision grinding

Process development

Precision measurement

Tools

CNC multi-axis machines

Precision measuring instruments

Machinist hand tools

Job description

Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift (RPC)

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We’re looking for an experienced machinist who can set up and operate digitally driven manufacturing equipment, including CNC multi‑axis machines, gear cutting and grinding equipment, and various integrated systems. The role requires a strong skill set in precision grinding, measurement, and process development for experimental dynamic components.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all types of digitally driven manufacturing equipment such as CNC multi‑axis / multi‑function machines, gear cutting, gear grinding, surface grinders, and integrated systems.
• Operate internal, centerless, surface, external, thread, and universal grinders for development and tool work, including grinding steps, tapers, recesses, shoulders, angles, contours, and threads.
• Set up truing devices on thread grinding for various types and forms of threads.
• Maintain extremely close tolerances in all set‑ups and work.
• Advise and assist engineers in developing new processes to manufacture experimental metallic and/or composite dynamic components such as transmission and gearbox cases, covers, housings, power & accessory gears (spiral bevel, helical, hypoid), and metallic rotor and airframe components.
• Perform all machine set‑up and operation steps necessary to complete the assigned job.
• Work from drawings, 3‑D models, engineering orders, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and normal housekeeping of assigned process areas.
• All work performed will be for experimental purposes only.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Dynamic component manufacturing equipment: load/unload equipment, overhead crane, tool set equipment, machinist hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and manual and dynamic fixtures.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Five (5) years of CNC experience within the last seven (7) years operating precision multi‑axis (e.g., 4‑axis or more) numerically controlled equipment with integrated tool management systems.
• Experience at Bell counts toward required experience and other requirements for job bidding purposes.
• Until June 30, 2025, upgraded employees will have a sixty‑day trial period in the new job classification during which they must demonstrate the 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 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Additional Information

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US‑Texas‑Fort Worth

Job Field: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full‑time (First Shift)

Job Type: Experienced (Individual Contributor)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

We have multiple job titles listed; for the purposes of this posting, the role is Experimental Process Machinist 1st Shift (RPC).