General Machinist, Mfg 2nd/3rd shifts

Kansas City National Security Campus

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 61,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Industry-leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate lathe, mill, grinder and related equipment in a high-precision production environment. You will work from prints and specs, maintain quality and tooling, and ensure safe, efficient machining on complex parts.

Qualified candidates have machine tool technology certification or 2+ years of machining experience, can read GD&T drawings, and are comfortable using MasterCam, CAD/CAM, and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

Must have US citizenship and be able to obtain/maintain DOE Q clearance.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates lathe, mill, grinder and related equipment as per shop practices.
Interprets prints/specs; maintains close tolerances and quality.
Maintains tooling, measuring devices, and conducts setup/run for multiple machines.
Works with GD&T drawings and MasterCam programming for production parts.

Skills

Machine tool operation

Lathe & mill setup

Grinder operation

GD&T reading

CNC programming (MasterCam)

Tooling & metrology

Education

Machine Tool Certification

2+ years machining experience

Military machining experience

Tools

MasterCam

CAD/CAM

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

Sets up for self and operates all types and sizes of equipment that is identified under machine shop terminology as lathe, mill, grind, profile, transfer, bore, hob, lap, thread, balance, hone, drill, automatic screw machines and flexible manufacturing systems; including special attachments, handling and/or holding devices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sets up for self and operates all types and sizes of equipment that is identified under machine shop terminology as lathe, mill, grind, profile, transfer, bore, hob, lap, thread, balance, hone, drill, automatic screw machines and flexible manufacturing systems; including special attachments, handling and/or holding devices.

Flexible manufacturing system is defined as an automated production system for the manufacture and in process work verification of product consisting of more than one machine tied together by an automated handling system, all controlled by a computer.

Equipment design or name may include one or more of the aforementioned characteristics.

Control of machine performance may range from manual operation to that of automatic cycling and tape or computer control.

May perform machine language editing.

Acquires and installs holding devices, jigs, fixtures, accessories, measuring instruments, and cutting tools necessary to the performance of the task.

May be required to perform set-up and operation of a flexible manufacturing system and simultaneous operation of more than one electrical discharge machine, deburr operations and open set-up machining. Work requires close tolerances and fine finishes.

Works from prints, sketches, specifications, job layouts, written and/or oral instructions.

Practices good workmanship and makes proper utilization and selection of speeds, feeds, wheels, cams, grinding angles, and cutting tools when not prescribed.

May be required to machine locating surfaces and tool clearance reliefs on soft jaws, face plates, collets and fixture bases, or other general purpose holding devices when they are to be used for fabrication of product prior to removal from equipment.

Recognizes tool wear and replaces or changes worn tools.

May in conjunction with flexible manufacturing system inventory, order and maintain a supply of cutting tools, measuring probes and accessories.

May be required to dress own grinding wheels to restore the working surface to original condition.

May be required to prepare material for machine operations such as sawing, grinding and lapping.

Uses all necessary tools, fixtures and gages and where required performs minor touch-up, hand grinding and honing of tools.

May perform sand blast operations as required.

May perform hand work such as straightening/forming or radiusing/blending.

Must have a working knowledge of shop mathematics.

Responsible for checking produced parts to standards furnished for the operation.

May be required to do rework and perform in-process packaging.

Performs necessary tasks and paperwork for the proper movement and control of parts and material in conjunction with flexible manufacturing systems, including hand or electric trucking.

Responsible for maintenance of departmental accessory storage areas.

Responsible for maintenance of departmental accessory storage areas.

May perform in-process inspection.

May check and top off lubricants as necessary.

You Must Have

US Citizenship, able to obtain and maintain US DOE Q level security clearance

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work any shift

Machine Tool Technology or Mill and Lathe Certification from Accredited College OR two (2) or more years experience in machining complex parts and assemblies OR applicable military experience

We Value

Three (3) or more years experience in a manufacturing or military environment with demonstrated ability to work an excel in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to work with limited guidance

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications, including MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

5-axis machining programming and operation experience

Experience running lathes, mills, grinders, drills and other machining equipment

Experience setting-up and operating CNC machinery in a production environment

Experience reading and interpreting drawings (GD&T), schematics, specifications and CAD files and translating into MasterCam programming (or equivalent software) and setup for CNC machinery

Experience in the use of various measuring instruments to include micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, comparators, or other instruments

Compensation Data

$39.39/hour + $1.50/hour for off shift differential.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Industry leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License Programs

Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.

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