HEICO · 4 months ago
Machinist I - Aerospace Coatings International
Oxford, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expHEICO is a company specializing in aerospace coatings, and they are seeking a Machinist I to learn and operate machinery such as lathes and mills. The role involves understanding machine operation, ensuring proper maintenance, and grinding parts to specifications while adhering to safety protocols.
AerospaceElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Learn and understand the proper operation of your machine, reporting any problems to Management
Use and be able to read micrometers, and bore gauges
Center chucks on machine to accept parts for grinding
Machine indicate or "zero" parts on machines
Machine parts to the specifications called for on "Travelers"
Properly lubricate grinding equipment and parts
Operate a power hand tool to grind or buff parts
Use proper hearing, eye, and foot protection as required
Understand the potential exposures to metal filings and particles. Know and understand the dust recovery system and associated safety rules, and the potential exposures to grinding dust and dressing rock dust
Learn the proper use of the dot welding machine
Qualification
Required
Learn and understand the proper operation of the employee's machine (Lathe / Mill)
Be responsible for that machine, report any problems to Management
Use and be able to read micrometers, and bore gauges
Learn and be able to indicate or 'zero' parts on machines
Grind parts to the specifications called for on 'Travelers'
Be familiar with the company computer system, knowing how to 'clock' parts to locations and document the required paperwork
Must speak, read and write the English language
Must have H. S. Diploma or GED
Must have 3 months to 2 years ACI experience or related outside experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 80 pounds
Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Is frequently required to talk or listen
Works in moderate noise levels
Lift parts and part chucks up to 80lbs
No vision requirements
Preferred
Prior work experience in conventional machining (Mill / Lathe) helpful but not required
Should have basic computer software skills
Should be able to read blueprints
Company
HEICO
Heico is an aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-01-03IPO
Leadership Team
Adam Bentkover
Vice President of Acquisitions
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