General Machinist I

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Middletown, Buffalo (CT, NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking a dedicated Machinist to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will work in a dynamic machine shop environment, utilizing your skills in CNC machining and precision measurement. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards while operating various machines and contributing to a positive teamwork atmosphere. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing Lean methodologies and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to use precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Familiarity with shop practices, inspection, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust CNC and manual machines for machining sequences.
• Inspect work using functional gages to maintain high quality.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Lean Methodologies

General Shop Work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Training in Machining

Tools

CNC Machines

Measuring Tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Machinist to join our team at Kaman Precision Products. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in our Machine Shop, directly contributing to our company Core Values (REACH). We are looking for individuals with a passion on what they do and a strong desire to make a positive impact.

Job Summary:

Work under the direction of the group leader or supervisor and with little supervision, specify exact tolerances and finish specifications to perform diversified machining operations.

Responsibilities:

• Use blueprint, schematics, written and verbal directions, shop policies, and quality standards, to obtain required contours, dimensions, and finish specifications.


• Calibrate and modify operational sequences, to adjust speed of machining and frequency of cuts.


• Set up computer programming to perform machining sequences.


• Operate, edit, and adjust a variety of CNC and manual machines. Edit and check programming of machines.


• Determine operational or tooling sequence. Select feeds, speeds, and tooling. Hold close and exacting tolerances.


• Perform general shop work such as deburring, machine repair and maintenance duties.


• Inspect own work using functional gages and inspection equipment to maintain maximum quality.


• Inspect production work as often as necessary to maintain maximum quality standards and to prevent scrap work and minimal rework.


• Assist in training new employees.


• Report defective material and other unusual condition or circumstance to supervisor.


• Maintains workflow while balancing changing needs of the business. Communicates information to appropriate departments and individuals. Provides updates to management.


• Implements Lean methodologies when developing project plans/layouts to achieve company goals in cost, throughput, productivity, quality, and delivery.


• Ensures that work environment is clean, safe and that safety, health and environmental procedures and regulations are followed.


• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned. Accomplishes related results as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Use of elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometric principles together with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, and tables. Ability to use various types of precisions measuring tools and instruments. Familiarity with shop practices, inspection, and safety.

Experience:

• Over 1 years up to and including 3 years to qualify.

Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer

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