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Precision CNC Grinder - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible. 

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you

What will your day look like? At Aerotech, you will:

• Program, set-up, and operate Okamoto, Kellenberger, Mazak, and other CNC grinding machines in a precision machine shop environment
• Occasionally program, set-up, and operate form testers in order to inspect parts
• Regularly produce newly designed parts.  This involves workholding selection, part process decisions, programming from scratch or modifying a similar program, detailed first part inspection, and process writeups
• Inspect parts with tight dimensional and form error tolerances, typically in the range of 0.000040-0.000300 inches (1-8 microns).  You will use bore gauges, gauge blocks, granite surface plates, digital and dial indicators, form testers, and other precision measurement tools
• Select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories, typically to produce small batches of precision machined parts

What will separate you from the rest? Experience with:

• Working with high precision, close tolerance ground parts
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T experience
• Precision part measurement and inspection tools (form error testers, micrometers, electronic gauges, calipers and similar tools/equipment)
• Mazak Mazatrol programming experience is a plus, but not required
• Effective electronic communication and general software experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school or apprenticeship program in Machine Shop technology; OR three or more years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for grinding stainless steels
• Knowledge of metric conversion; able to work in Metric and English units
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Currently, machinists are working 50 hours a week of voluntary overtime on average

Benefits:

Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status.

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company. The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.
Aerotech, Inc. is providing this notice to applicants regarding our use of Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT). We use these tools to assist in evaluating job applications and identifying qualified candidates for our open positions.
We utilize ADMT for initial screening purposes through automated "knockout questions" to determine if a candidate meets the minimum mandatory requirements for a role.
You have the right to opt-out of ADMT by applying using the following link: General Application without ADMT