Senior Machinist

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC in Boca Raton, FL seeks a skilled machinist to lay out, set up, and run diversified machining operations to fabricate tooling details, assemblies, and prototype parts. You will collaborate with engineering and production to troubleshoot tools, jigs, and manufacturing aids based on blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.

You'll select materials and fabrication methods, machine types, speeds, and feeds, perform finishing and inspection, and ensure dimensional

Qualifications

• Requires vocational high school education and proficient shop math.
• Four years of experience reading complex blueprints, layouts, sketches, and design drawings.
• Working knowledge of machine shop equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in precision measurement and tolerance control.

Responsibilities

• Select material and fabrication methods. Select machines, tools, speeds, feeds, etc., required to perform all machining operations on a wide variety of material types and configurations including forgings, castings, raw stock, and/or partial assemblies which may be complex in nature and critically dimensioned.
• Machine to completion any or all details required to fabricate complex tooling assemblies, utilizing all standard Machine Shop tools and equipment, i.e., millers, lathes, grinders, jig borers, drill presses, etc., which may require complicated setups. Fabricate specialized cutters or temporary holding devices as required.
• Perform all secondary bench and assembly operations such as filing, fitting, soldering, lapping, honing, and bushing needed to complete complex tooling assemblies.
• Check own work, as required, to assure dimensional accuracy utilizing all standard inspection equipment. Interpret readings on indicators, micrometers, calipers, sine bars, size blocks, and electronic gauges to hold tolerance to .0002".
• Perform any necessary repairs and adjustments on fixturing, including pneumatic and hydraulic varieties.
• Instruct and assist other employees as required.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Shop math

Blueprint interpretation

Fabrication knowledge

Quality inspection

Education

Vocational high school education

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Grinders

Jig borers

Drill presses

Job description

Job Summary:

Utilizing a broad knowledge of machining principles and manufacturing techniques, lay out, set up, and run highly diversified machining operations required to fabricate intricate tooling details, assemblies, and prototype piece parts. Work with engineering and production personnel to conceptualize, troubleshoot, and repair various tools, jigs, and manufacturing aids. Work from blueprints, sketches, advanced manufacturing methods, and/or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Select material and lay out fabrication methods. Select machines, tools, speeds, feeds, etc., required to perform all machining operations on a wide variety of material types and configurations including forgings, castings, raw stock, and/or partial assemblies which may be complex in nature and critically dimensioned.


• Machine to completion any or all details required to fabricate complex tooling assemblies, utilizing all standard Machine Shop tools and equipment, i.e., millers, lathes, grinders, jig borers, drill presses, etc., which may require complicated setups. Fabricate specialized cutters or temporary holding devices as required.


• Perform all secondary bench and assembly operations such as filing, fitting, soldering, lapping, honing, and bushing needed to complete complex tooling assemblies.


• Check own work, as required, to assure dimensional accuracy utilizing all standard inspection equipment. Interpret readings on indicators, micrometers, calipers, sine bars, size blocks, and electronic gauges to hold tolerance to .0002".


• Perform any necessary repairs and adjustments on fixturing, including pneumatic and hydraulic varieties.


• Instruct and assist other employees as required.


• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.


• Perform other related duties as required.

Education, Experience, License, or Certification:

• Requires vocational high school education, or equivalent. Must be proficient in shop math skills (trigonometry, geometry, etc.) and have four years of experience in interpreting complex blueprints, layouts, sketches, and design drawings. Must have a working knowledge of all Machine Shop equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and a sound knowledge of machining.