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We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. 

Under minimal shop supervision, accurately and efficiently sets-up and operates 5-axis CNC Mills to manufacture tooling and parts.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Performs sets-up and operates a 5-axis CNC Mill to provide quality parts and tooling.
• Interprets and follows engineering planning.
• Performs inspection of machined parts
• Performs MDIs on programs when necessary.
• Interfaces and partners with Engineering, Programming and Quality Inspection as necessary
• Clearly interfaces and established effective communication with opposite shift via logbook, verbal communication, and shift interchanges.
• Performs troubleshooting of quality errors to assist in the root cause and correction process.
• Informs and escalates issues to the Supervisor accordingly and refrains from making modifications to the program without seeking proper approval.
• Participates in 6S programs and maintains work area, tools, and equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• 2+ years of experience operating full 5-Axis CNC mills.
• Proficient with Fanuc 15MB and 30i controls (Siemens 840D a plus) or Heidenhain
• Ability to read blueprints, maintain tolerances, and able to perform own set-ups.
• Experience machining Invar, Aluminum, Composite and Graphite materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of machining techniques and processes.
• Technical aptitude and excellent judgment skills
• Ability to use manual inspection equipment i.e. Micrometers, Calipers, Bore Gages etc.
• Ability to MDI (Manual Data Input) hole patterns and radii
• Thorough understanding of machining different materials and the ability to calculate spindle speed, machining feed rates, and proper chip load.
• Knowledge of GD&T, shop math (including trigonometry), and blueprint reading
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CNC Machinist Certification
• Forklift and crane experience and certification.
• Knowledge of advanced cutting tool technology

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'). 

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call the company directly. This option is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.