JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Experimental and Developmental Machinist performs semi-repetitive specialized machine operations.

SUPERVISES

N/A

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works independently from complex blueprints and written or verbal ideas in order to fabricate, alter or repair complex and costly parts where required tolerances are often unusually close and complex and are extremely difficult to acquire and maintain.
• Designs and fabricates own tooling and fixtures to perform complex operations using a variety of metals and materials. Utilizes expert understanding or mathematical and mechanical principles and formulas to calculate compound angles, bends and other engineering design details.
• Plans and performs complex machining of parts using a variety of progressive operations. Incorporates an expert knowledge of the material in use and how it performs on standard and CNC metal cutting machines in order to create the most efficient and effective process.
• Works closely with engineers, using drawings, sketches, verbal instructions and experimental ideas, which have not been incorporated in original drawings to create engineering prototypes.
• Expert knowledge using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Estimates and plans specific projects and coordinates the work effort of others. Provides set-up instructions and guidance to other employees.
• Understands and may perform, on a limited basis, related operations such as heat-treating, precision assembly and inspection welding in order to plan for the most effective developmental experimental designs.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Skills Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma

Minimum of 10 years of experience with precision machining experience. CMM experience preferred.

US Citizen

Computer Skills:

Strong PC knowledge, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Master Cam, Catia

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:          

Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking.  Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.

The work site is an industrial manufacturing operation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in some aspects of the role.

Work usually performed in air-conditioned office environment. 

If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

This position requires use of information which 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'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Minimum typing requirement of 30 wpm. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment as well as various software packages required by the department.
• Ability to understand and apply a variety of oral and written instructions. 
• Proficiency in effectively communicating both in writing and verbally with proper grammar, word usage, punctuation, etc.  
• Must score 80% or higher on spelling skill test.