Full Time Machinist

HEICO; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO's LPI division in Hollywood, FL is seeking a full-time Machinist to set up and operate production machines. The role requires precise measurement, tool changes, and careful setup to meet specifications. You will monitor tool wear, adjust feeds and speeds, and troubleshoot during operation.

You may lift parts using hoists or cranes and must follow safety and quality procedures. Join a team that supports aerospace and defense applications and contribute to on-time delivery and dependable

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating production machines.
• Ability to measure finished parts with precision tools.
• Proficiency in changing tools and fixtures.
• Ability to monitor machines and adjust feeds and speeds.
• Willingness to move heavy parts with hoists/cranes.
• Adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Measure dimensions to verify conformance to specs.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Mount, align, and secure tools and fixtures.
• Listen to machines to detect issues and adjust.
• Adjust machine controls and tooling as needed.
• Move materials and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Since 1957, LPI Corporation has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world's leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers.

LPI of HEICO is seeking a full time direct hire position for Machinist in Hollywood, FL.

ROLE: This Machinist is accountable for set-up and operating of a production machine. Performs a variety of tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Move material, tools, fixtures and equipment as required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.