Universal Joint Machinist

Apex Tool Group; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group in Dayton, OH is seeking an Universal Joint Machinist to plan, program, and set up machining operations for precision aerospace components. The role requires interpreting blueprints and engineering specs, maintaining tooling and safety standards, and collaborating across shifts to ensure quality and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will operate lathes and mills, manage stock and inspections, and document activities daily.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, and drawings; interpret tolerances.
• Program lathes and mills by entering instructions and calculating requirements.
• Set up lathes and mills by installing tools, offsets, and stock pushers.
• Maintain and verify machine settings and quality against specifications.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs; adhere to AS9100 and aerospace standards.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Troubleshoot & problem solve

Documentation & reporting

Education

Technical school certificate

3 years related experience

Job description

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Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Universal Joint Machinist

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45417

Work Arrangement: Onsite

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Universal Joint Machinist is responsible for planning, programming, and setting up machining operations by interpreting work orders, blueprints, and engineering specifications to produce precision components. This role requires strong technical expertise in operating and maintaining lathes and mills, the ability to troubleshoot machining processes, and adherence to strict quality standards, including aerospace and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail, a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement, and the ability to independently manage machining tasks while maintaining accurate documentation and communication across shifts.

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances.
• Plan stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipate needed stock; place and expedite orders for stock; verify receipt of stock
• Program lathes and mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs
• Set up lathes and mills by installing and adjusting tools, attachments, collets, bushings, and stock pushers, and tramming heads
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position
• Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to standards
• Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes, including government standards. Complete in process inspection sheets.
• Adhere to AS9100 and other Aerospace standards
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Technical school certificate: or three years’ related experience and/or training
• Ability to hold close tolerances in line with aerospace standards.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve programs and processes
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to continually stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (overhead reaching), push or pull and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must meet all government contractor qualifications

AtApex Tool Group(www.apextoolgroup.com),we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!