Machinist

Position: Machinist

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Machinist Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Range: $27.25/hour - $40.88/hour

Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other qualifications.

Benefits Summary:

Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starting at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere.

The benefits noted above are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Benefits may be modified or terminated at any time without notice and some exclusions may apply.

Background:At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work/life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA.

Position Summary: This Machinist position sets up and operates a variety of CNC and manual machine shop equipment types to produce precision parts to meet Wipaire and industry standards, and to meet all regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs machining operations on machining centers (manual, vertical and lathe CNC), primarily working with aluminum and some steel in a low volume high mix environment.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates all basic machine tools and specialized or advanced tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Machines parts to specifications using all available and specialized equipment.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process and alerts Machine Shop Supervisor to any equipment or machining issues.
• Suggests improvements to tools, tooling, and processes to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Reads and understands engineering drawings, GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances), etc.
• Measures and examine parts to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, and calipers.
  
  

Qualifications/knowledge, skills, abilities:

• Three to five years related experience working in a Machine Shop preferred.
• Certificate as a Machinist from an accredited Vocational-Technical or Trade School preferred.
• CNC Programming experience preferred.
• CNC Lathe and Vertical Machining Center operating experience.
• Incumbent must be able to use manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, grinders, and a variety of other common hand and power tools. They must also use a variety of measuring instruments accurately, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret GD&T proficiently.
• Able to maintain high quality standards and attention to detail in all facets of the work. Able to maintain utilization and efficiency standards.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Able to use critical thinking, logic, and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Able to identify, evaluate, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution for individual issues.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.
• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Selects the appropriate measuring instruments for the job.
• Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Able to meet FAA regulatory and safety requirements in all aspects of the work.
• Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions, in order to communicate with people inside and outside the organization.
• Apply manual dexterity for hand tools and power equipment use.
• Move around the plant area repeatedly throughout the day; stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  

Wipaire offers competitive wages and a generous benefits package. Please e-mail resume to: [Confidential Information] or mail/fax resume to our office. No calls or walk-ins please. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.