Manual Machinist

Job Description

Aircraft Technology, Inc., (ATI), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station. ATI supports a wide range of rotary and fixed wing components found on both commercial and military platforms around the world.

The Manual Machinist sets-up and operates a Manual Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and understanding of Manual Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL).
• Set-up experience with tooling, fixtures with the ability to follow instructions per technical drawings or work instructions.
• Work from process travelers, blueprints, part drawings, manuals, specification and verbal direction to determine proper dimensions and tolerances of finished part sequence of operation, and setup requirements.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Lift work pieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.
• Understand machine cutting methods to account for problems encountered during operation.
• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts.
• Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Move material, tools, fixtures and equipment as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school.
• Machinist trade school, apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of Manual Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) Machining Experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes excessive.