Machinist VI (1st Shift)

Job Description

Summary:

Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes in work environment; willingly embraces new approaches; seeks new situations as opportunities. Understands manufacturing processes and products produced. Displays familiarity with machining knowledge; understands and effectively employs knowledge.About Kamatics: Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.

Responsibilities:

May provide technical supervision, training, set-up, tool adjustment, trouble shooting, etc., support to others

May act as Team Leader in Team Leader’s absence and demonstrate leadership

Independently sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots and checks out programs

Operates all standard axis (3 Lathe, 4 Mill) numerically controlled machine tools to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations on a diversified line of work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specifications requiring a high degree of skill

Setups involve familiarity with and understanding of program formats involving combinations of operations such as milling, boring, recessing, turning, drilling, threading, screw machine operation, etc., to the capacity of the machine and control factor

Works from program, operation sheets, and machine setup instructions, may work from verbal instructions of hand drawings

Self-sufficient with all aspects of machine set up on machines within their area of responsibility axis (2 Lathe, 3 Mill)

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; Machining Certificate preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 5+ of machining experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Able to prescribe an appropriate inspection method based on a wide range of GD&T callouts

Proficient in use of shop math

Provide technical supervision/training to less experienced team members

Work independently, no supervision

Ability to troubleshoot programing and process issues

Has working knowledge of the relationship between federate and surface finish, as well as surface speed to material type, of most standard aerospace materials

Familiar with operating of live tooling and sub-spindle machines and can set-up and operate as required

Performs setups on multi-axis CNCs within established time standards

Foundational Machinist Competencies (All Levels):

Dependability – Can be relied upon to complete work with the appropriate level of supervision and direction; carries out instructions accurately; punctual

Quality & Continuous Improvement – Optimizes efficiency without sacrificing quality; demonstrates attention to detail; participates in formal and informal improvement efforts

Communication – Effectively communicates and ensures the message intended is the message received

Teamwork and Collaboration – Contributes to positive relationships; works collaboratively with others

Safety and Compliance – Employs safe work habits and complies with all safety protocols; employs good housekeeping practices; reports safety violations promptly; adheres to company policies

Physical Requirements:

Continual standing and walking

Frequent mental and visual attention

Frequent bending, twisting

Frequent grasping items and tools

Occasional (15-40%) lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to aerospace machining noise, fumes, metal chips, coolant

Benefits:

At Kamatics, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Kamatics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

Full-time