About this opportunity
Honda Aircraft Company lists this Machinist Technician opportunity in high point, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Purpose: The Machining Technician produces precision aircraft parts by developing efficient manufacturing process flows, creating and optimizing NC programs, designing and fabricating workholding fixtures, selecting tooling, setting up and operating machining equipment, and verifying completed parts comply with engineering and quality requirements.
Key Accountabilities:
Develop manufacturing process flows and create NC programs for multi-axis turning centers, 3- and 5-axis CNC machining centers, waterjet tables, and supporting equipment.
Set up tooling, fixtures, and equipment and operate mills, lathes, saws, waterjets, and related equipment to produce precision machined parts.
Design and fabricate workholding fixtures; select cutting tools; and optimize programs, speeds, and feeds for quality and productivity.
Inspect completed parts using precision metrology equipment and prepare inspection results for Quality review and acceptance.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve technical issues and implement continuous improvements.
Perform required preventive maintenance, maintain a safe and organized work area, and sustain job knowledge through training and cross-training.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Formal journeyman, apprenticeship, technical training, or machining school preferred.
Five or more years of experience in an equivalent machining position. Aerospace machining experience preferred.
Experience with manual and CNC multi-axis lathes and 3- to 5-axis mills, including Hurco and DMG Mori equipment.
CAD/CAM experience; GibbsCAM preferred. Model-based machining and CATIA experience are beneficial.
Proficiency in fixture and tool design for low-volume prototype parts and production applications.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, models, specifications, and technical instructions.
Experience with precision metrology equipment and inspection documentation.
Experience with FDM 3D printers, Insight, GrabCAD Print, and OMAX waterjet equipment/software is a plus.
Knowledge of FAA certification requirements
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety, quality, and organization.
Working Conditions:
Routinely works around operational equipment, noise, temperature variation, dust, and aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
May be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged periods as required by assigned duties.
Must work safely and professionally while following applicable FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, state, federal, and company requirements.
Must comprehend and follow management direction and safety instructions and communicate effectively in Business English.
Must be able to push, pull, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. without assistance and move items weighing 50 lbs. or more using company-provided assistive equipment.
Personal protective equipment is required as applicable. Overtime or alternate shifts may be required based on production needs.
Worksite address
high point, NC, 27260, US
Who can apply
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