Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Machinist - 2nd shift
On-siteNewark, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Conduct advanced setup, operation, and troubleshooting of CNC turning and grinding processes to manufacture aerospace components per engineering drawings and controlled process requirements. Perform complete independent setups on CNC lathes and grinding equipment, including work holding, tooling setup, offsets, and first-piece validation. Execute authorized G Code changes, run production cycles, monitor tool/wheel wear, and maintain process capability while performing in-process and final inspection using precision measurement tools. Follow all EHS requirements, PPE, and safe machine operation practices; maintain an organized work area aligned to site standards. Complete production and quality records accurately to ensure lot traceability and support continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap and cycle time.
Required Qualifications
- Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
- High school diploma/GED/Vocational school certificate, with a minimum of 5 years machining experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
- Demonstrated CNC machining experience with the ability to perform independent setups on CNC lathes and/or grinding operations and/or multi-axis CNC turning and complex work holding, producing parts to tight tolerance
- Strong understanding of turning and grinding fundamentals, tooling/wheel selection basics, fixturing/work holding, feeds/speeds, and process control
- Proficiency with precision measurement and recording results to requirements; ability to validate first-piece and monitor process capability
- Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering/Quality to support process improvements and corrective actions
- Experience with FAI (e.g., AS9102)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
- At least 18 years of age by the time of joining
Desired Qualifications
- Aerospace manufacturing experience with controlled processes and strict documentation/traceability requirements
- Experience machining aerospace materials such as Ceramic Composites
- Experience in machining/precision components
- Experience with 3 and 5-axis vertical and horizonal machining center
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