General Machinist Trainee

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Machinist Trainee to join their innovative training program. This exciting role offers hands-on experience in operating machinery and manufacturing precision metal parts. With a comprehensive 9-month classroom training followed by 3 months of practical on-the-job training, trainees will gain essential skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion, individuals will receive a machining certificate and the opportunity to transition into a full-time General Machinist role. Join a team committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and be part of shaping the future of national security products.

Qualifications

• Completion of Machine Tool Technology courses by May 31, 2025.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US DOE Q level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Attend 9-month classroom training and 3-month on-the-job training.
• Operate machines to produce metal parts and maintain safety standards.
• Inspect parts for quality and apply lean manufacturing principles.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Interpretation

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Machine Tool Technology Courses

Tools

Lathes

Mills

CNC Equipment

Measuring Instruments

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Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs.

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges.

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization and energy. With approximately 129,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, Honeywell has an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do. Honeywell has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator for seven years in a row, recognizing the company’s global reach of portfolio and invention influence.

In Kansas City, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus. This state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing and sourcing facility produces a wide array of intricate components to deliver trusted national security products and government services primarily for the NNSA. Honeywell FM&T’s culture of integrity, commitment and continuous improvement enables them to deliver responsive, collaborative and innovative management and technology services and products that translate into cutting edge solutions to complex national security issues.

Summary
The General Machinist Trainee will be enrolled in a training program to develop skills in operating machinery and manufacturing precision metal parts, including hands-on training in manual and CNC machining techniques. The program includes 9 months of classroom training and 3 months of on-the-job machining training. Upon completion, trainees will receive a machining certificate and must pass a machinist assessment to be converted to a full-time General Machinist role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend 9-month classroom training followed by 3-month on-the-job training. Obtain a machining certificate and pass a machinist assessment to become a General Machinist.
• Operate machines such as lathes, mills, and CNC equipment to produce metal parts.
• Interpret blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Program and set up CNC lathes and mills.
• Maintain safety standards and proper handling of machinery and tools.
• Inspect parts for quality and accuracy.
• Understand metallurgical properties and machining reactions.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles like Six Sigma, 5S, and TPM to improve efficiency and quality.
• Secure parts properly during machining using work-holding principles.
• Edit machine language as needed.
• Use tools, fixtures, measuring instruments, and cutting tools appropriately.
• Check produced parts against standards, rework if necessary, and perform in-process inspections.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q level security clearance.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Completion of Machine Tool Technology courses from high school or vocational programs by May 31, 2025.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on learning experience.
• Technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and open communication.

Additional notes: This role involves other duties as assigned. Honeywell FM&T is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations upon request. For more info on benefits and culture, visit: https://www.kcnsc.doe.gov/careers/benefits-culture/