Manual Machinist III

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Montville, NJ is hiring a Manual Machinist III to set up and operate manual and CNC lathes, Bridgeports, and grinders. You will produce complex tools, fixtures, and products with a focus on safety and quality in an Aerospace environment.

The role requires 5+ years of precision machining experience, ability to read blueprints, and strong problem-solving skills. Expect a 4-day workweek, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits for a full-time position in Montville, NJ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in setup/operation of precision machine shop equipment (Aerospace mfg environment preferred).
• High School/(GED) Diploma or Vocational/Technical school equivalent.
• Self-motivated with ability to analyze, organize, plan, multi-task and achieve results.
• Read/interpret blueprints, technical drawings, operation/tool sheets, ECNs, routers, etc.
• Good verbal/written communication across levels of the organization.
• Ability to set-up and operate machine shop equipment in a safe, efficient way.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GT&D, inspection methods, and measurement instruments.
• Demonstrates commitment to company values and continuous improvement.
• Must demonstrate creative thinking for fixture manufacture and design input.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Bring initiatives to closure through effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Abide by safety, quality, and company policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through clear communication.
• Participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives/programs.
• Assist in training personnel to perform required technical tasks.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Maintain clean, secure work areas and complete special projects as required.

Skills

Set-up & operation

Blueprints & drawings

Metrology & inspection

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma / vocational-technical

Tools

Manual/CNC lathes

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference.

Manual Machinist III

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for the set-up/ operation of various types of machine shop equipment inclusive of, but not limited to, manual and CNC Engine Lathes, Bridgeports and Grinders to produce complex tools, fixtures and diversified products in a safe, effective/efficient manner to meet operational requirements. This expertise will be applied in a proactive manner utilizing best practices when conducting documentation review, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, equipment set-up/operation and component inspection related activities.

The incumbent must be an individual who can multi-task and perform various machine shop related activities which are to be conducted in a manner that complies with company requirements (i.e., regulatory, safety, administrative, etc.). This position requires effective interaction with a broad spectrum of people within the organization to successfully support operations and the corporate strategic vision.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of related experience involving set-up/operation of precision (high tolerance), machine shop equipment (Aerospace mfg. environment preferred)
• High School/(GED) Diploma or Vocational/Technical school equivalent
• Self-motivated individual who possesses the ability to analyze, organize, plan, multi-task and achieve results through effective interaction with others
• Possess math skills required to effectively and efficiently read, interpret documents (i.e., blueprints/technical drawings, operation/tool/set-up sheets, procedures, ECN’s, routers, etc.). Ability to interpret various types of graphs and data used in problem solving, SPC, monitoring of performance metrics, etc.
• Demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills required for interacting with all levels of personnel within the organization
• Ability to set-up and operate machine shop equipment in a effective, efficient, safe and consistent manner
• Knowledgeable in the areas of Lean Manufacturing concepts, employee training, GT&D practices, interpretation of machine shop documentation (blueprints, ECN’s, operation/tooling sheets, routers, etc.), inspection methods, effective utilization of measuring equipment/instruments, root cause investigations, troubleshooting, and performance metrics
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values, strategic plan and vision
• Must demonstrate creative thinking as it relates to machine shop, inspection and assembly and test fixture manufacture and design input.
• Must be a US Citizen

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to: fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration
• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position;
• Overtime and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.
• No travel is expected for this position

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), sit, walk, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 70 lbs.

Attractive Work Schedule: 4-Day Work Week - Monday-Thursday (6:00AM-4:30PM)

This position is at our Montville, NJ corporate offices location.

Pay Rate: $29 - 34/hour

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

We are an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans