Manual Machinist

Overview: APEX is currently accepting applications for a Manual Machinist within its Aerospace Component Manufacturing Group. This is a full-time, permanent position reporting to the CNC Machining Supervisor. The Manual Machinist will set up and operate or tend metal cutting machines designed to make products with precise dimensions following established procedures. Machinists inspect machined parts and tooling in order to ensure job specifications are met and that quality standards are maintained. This position will start on the day shift, with a gradual transition to the evening shift. Duties: Setting up job and tooling machines. Verifying dimensions and tolerances (using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, fixed gauges, dial indicators). Measuring and laying out work pieces. Operating and/or tending machines for metal cutting and finishing operations. Repair and fabricate jigs and fixtures. Inspecting machined product to ensure job specifications and quality standards are met. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and machines (i.e. checking oil and coolant levels, cleaning filters, etc.). Preparing paperwork accurately and in a timely fashion (i.e. timesheets, travelers, etc.). Moving raw materials and finished parts (using cart and pallet jack). Other duties as assigned to meet operational requirements. Requirements: High school diploma or GED equivalency. General machining experience. Experience with metal cutting machines (turning, milling, slitting, plaining, punching, honing, drilling, boring, broaching, grinding, shearing, and pressing). Ability to read and interpret technical information (blueprints and job orders). Ability to read and interpret imperial and metric measurements. Mechanical aptitude. Know and abide by all company rules, policies, procedures, and practices. Work safely and maintain a clean and well-organized work area. Share knowledge, identify, and communicate training needs or areas of potential improvement. Maintain production schedules following established procedures. Cooperative and willing to share knowledge or mentor others. Identify and communicate areas of potential improvement (cost savings, productivity, and efficiency). Experience with various tools or equipment (grinder, caliper, lathe, drill, hammer, sander, saw, micrometer, cage blocks, milling machine, forklift, CMM, etc.). Assets: Knowledge of jig or fixture design and fabrication. Manual Machining license or equivalent education and experience. Knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing. Knowledge of fixturing.

Set up and operate manual metal cutting machines to produce aerospace components with precise dimensions. Inspect machined parts and maintain equipment to ensure quality standards and operational efficiency are met.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and general experience with various metal cutting and finishing machines. Candidates must be able to read technical blueprints and use precision measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.

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• Manual Machining
• Blueprint Reading
• Precision Measurement
• Tooling Setup
• Metal Cutting
• Jig and Fixture Fabrication
• Quality Inspection
• Equipment Maintenance
• Imperial and Metric Measurements
• Lathe Operation
• Milling Machine Operation
• CMM
• GD&T
• Forklift Operation
• Technical Interpretation
• Mechanical Aptitude

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 janv. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level

Mode de candidature

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