Universal Joint Machinist

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group, LLC in Dayton, Ohio seeks a Universal Joint Machinist responsible for planning, programming, and setting up machining operations. Candidates should have expertise in operating lathes and mills, with a strong commitment to quality assurance and safety standards.

Ideal applicants will interpret engineering specifications to produce precision components while maintaining accurate documentation across shifts. The role requires attention to detail and troubleshooting abilities, crucial for adhering to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Frequent lifting/moving of 30 to 50 pounds.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining by studying work orders and blueprints.
• Program lathes and mills by entering instructions.
• Maintain equipment by following manufacturer's instructions.
• Maintain equipment and complete preventive maintenance.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Ability to hold close tolerances

Mathematical skills including fractions and percentages

Education

Technical school certificate or three years' related experience

Job description

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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.