Machine Operator III

Butler Aerospace & Defense; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Sick time as applicable to state law

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Machine Operator - III to set up, operate, and maintain various cutting and forming machines. Responsibilities include inspecting workpieces for defects, reading blueprints, and performing minor repairs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED along with 5 to 7 years of related experience. Benefits include 401K and medical coverage. This is an on-site position in Bloomfield, CT.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience required.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect workpieces for defects and measure accuracy.
• Observe machine operation for defects or malfunctions.
• Read blueprints and determine specifications.
• Set up and operate various machines.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to machines.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Basic knowledge of machines and tools

Basic ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of raw materials and production processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range: $21-25

Machine Operator - III

Location: Bloomfield, CT

Job ID: #72209

The main function of a machine operator is to set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, or other measuring instruments.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary.
• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences.
• Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, and auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces.
• Position, adjust, and secure stock material or workpieces against stops, on arbors, or in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms, manually or using hoists.
• Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Change worn machine accessories, such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
• Make minor electrical and mechanical repairs and adjustments to machines and notify supervisors when major service is required.
• Start machines and turn handwheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic ability to read blueprints.
• Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years related experience required.

Benefits provided

• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at #zr.