Journeyman Machinist

Kemco Journeyman Machinist Job Description

Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing is a diversified solutions provider for the defense industry. We employ stringent controls and lean manufacturing practices to deliver certified, precision machined components that exceed exacting quality, cost, and delivery standards. It is our commitment to total customer satisfaction and integrated customer-to-supplier technology that has earned multiple supplier performance awards.

Kemco is currently in the process of ramping up manufacturing capacity to support customer needs and is seeking highly skilled team members to support the manufacturing operations. Our facility is open 7 days a week and utilizes 4-shifts to maximize production across the full week. Shift premiums are offered on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts. (Seeking applicants for our 1st shift).

Please note that the following duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent the general contents of this job:

• Set-up and operate manual lathes, Bridgeport style mills, jig bore, grinders, etc. with minimal supervision.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Based upon documented set-up instructions, select, align, and secure work-holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials on machines to manufacture parts as drawing-specified.
• During set-up, observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as needed.
• Perform part inspections by verifying conformance of finished product to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on machines as per protocol.
• Ensure that safe work practices are maintained.

Who you are and the experience you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience setting up and operating manual and CNC machines.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to utilize math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Cartesian coordinate system and geometry.
• Ability to effectively utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gage, comparator and dial indicator.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, manuals, set-up instructions and safety regulations.
• Strong ability to work in a team focused environment.
• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions as well as possess good oral communication skills.

Preferred experience to differentiate you: Associate's degree or Certification in related field preferred.

Qualified applicants must pass drug & background check for consideration.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Access, and Equal Opportunity employer.

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