Machinist

Lycoming Engines; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA seeks an experienced UAS Flex Cell Machinist/Small Computer Operator I to operate and set up CNC machining centers, perform inspections, and ensure product quality.

The role requires reading blueprints, understanding NDI principles, and maintaining certifications. The candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the ability to work a first shift in a safe, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must pass the Production Inspection Test.
• Must pass the Practical Test.
• Understand the fundamentals of product validation in this cell.
• Must pass Lycoming Inspection Eye test and maintain certifications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Knowledge of tools, fixtures, cutting tool parameters, and machining techniques.
• Understand operation of shop floor computers.
• Understand Quality principles, gauging methods, and inspection techniques.
• Capable of qualifying and testing to maintain Level II NDI certifications every 3 years.
• Possess integrity and responsibility to meet manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Positive attitude with flexibility to cell operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up machining centers and related equipment.
• Perform inspections and data collection with electronic gauging.
• Conduct penetrant inspection for final product acceptance or rejection.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the cell.
• Communicate issues promptly and seek improvements.
• Train or be trained as needed.
• Record-keeping as required.
• Collaborate across shifts to solve problems in real time.
• Maintain equipment and perform system checks per procedures.
• Work unsupervised and transfer legacy knowledge to others.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

NC/NDI training

Machining techniques

Quality inspection

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Tool Making Technology or Automated Manufacturing

Equivalent manufacturing base degree

Tools

CNC machining centers

Inspection systems

Shop floor computers

NDI training tooling

Job description

Position Title: UAS FLEX CELL MACHINIST/ SMALL COMPUTER OPERATOR I

FLSA Status: ☒ NON-EXEMPT ☐ EXEMPT

Grade: 14 S

Job Code: L2S43D

Division: ☒ P&M UNIT ☐ TOP UNIT

Department: 553

Date: 06/22/2018

• DOD Related Position** Noted on original JD in binder, but not in subsequent documents??

JOB SCOPE

• Perform all operations within ac continuous flow-manufacturing cell, operating cutting saw, measuring, utilizing the skills and ability to set up and run all machines, as well as test equipment including burring within the cell, measure and record inspection results using electronic gauging and all other inspection equipment for data collection, and perform penetrant inspection for final acceptance or rejection of product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee(s) will be transferred to other positions during slack periods and/or decreased workload.
• Must be able to perform assigned work in a safety conscious manner with regard to self and others working in the cell.
• Perform assigned cleaning required to maintain individuals work area in a clean condition.
• Perform other duties inherently required of the job classification.
• Set-up and operate machining centers, related equipment and inspection systems (including NDI training) to produce product within company processes and procedures.
• Perform assigned work to specified process including in statistical process control to ensure final product quality.
• Be familiar with and work within applicable company procedures and work instructions relative to job function.
• Communicate on a timely basis to all relevant personnel any issues found during the daily processing of product and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Train or be trained as needed.
• Record keeping as required.
• Works with others across payrolls, functions, and shifts to solve problems in a timely manner (Real Time).
• Properly maintain cell/equipment and to perform all required system checks in accordance with applicable processing procedures and/or work instructions.
• Capable to work unsupervised in their area.
• Ensure “legacy” knowledge transfer.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Must pass the Production Inspection Test
• Must pass the Practical Test
• Understand the fundamental principles of product validation in this cell
• Must pass Lycoming Inspection Eye test, obtain and maintain certifications
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the selection of tools and fixtures, cutting tool parameters, and machining techniques
• Understand the operation of shop floor computers.
• Understand Quality principals, gauging methods, and inspection techniques.
• Capability to qualify, test, certify every three years in order to obtain and maintain certification to perform Level II NDI to the applicable acceptance criteria to assure product meets drawing requirements
• Have the personal and professional integrity and a responsible attitude to ensure that all manufacturing, engineering, and quality requirements have been completed to assure part compliance before final acceptance of product.
• Have a positive attitude with a flexible approach to cell operation and a commitment to achieving departmental objectives.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in “general” machining and 2 years CNC machining could be concurrent, (i.e. - milling, drilling, turning) or Associate’s Degree (i.e. - Tool Making Technology or Automated Manufacturing) or equivalent manufacturing base degree including practical experience on machine tools, and must be able to troubleshoot, determine cause of malfunction and make necessary adjustments to maintain positive control of process and equipment
• Assist Tool Design, as needed, in new fixture, program proofing and tooling setups, maintain and monitor process, program readouts, and setup during the period of operation for required quality of parts.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints, and to work from operations sheets, processes, specification, manuals, and routings.
• Ability to use shop mathematics handbook formulas and a variety of precision measuring equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and follow-up skills
• Ability to articulate in both written/spoken word
• Forklift License if required

Good research and documentation skills

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veteran Statement - Select Value to Include in Job Posting

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location

US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

07/21/2026, 11:05:54 AM