Senior Machinist

Elbit America, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a skilled machinist to lay out, set up, and run diverse machining operations for tooling details and prototype parts. You will work with engineering and production staff to troubleshoot, repair tools, jigs, and manufacturing aids from blueprints and verbal instructions.

The ideal candidate has vocational high school education and at least four years interpreting complex blueprints, with solid knowledge of machine tools and hydraulic/pneumatic

Qualifications

• Requires vocational high school education and 4 years of experience interpreting complex blueprints, layouts, sketches and design drawings.
• Proficient in shop math including trig and geometry.
• Working knowledge of machine shop equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lay out fabrication methods and select materials.
• Set up and run machining operations on a wide variety of material types and configurations.
• Perform secondary bench and assembly operations such as filing, soldering, and honing.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Machining operations

Troubleshooting

Instructing others

Education

Vocational high school education or equivalent

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.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.