Machine Operator

Our Client, an Aerospace company, is looking for a Machine Operator for their Kinston, NC location.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Produce parts or assemblies using Conventional or Computerized Numerical Controlled (CNC) mediums, while simultaneously ensuring product and/or process quality at all levels of the manufacturing operation through monitoring/verification methodologies.
• Concurrently perform related functions to provide complete hardware in accordance with engineering specifications (e.g., operating multiple machines simultaneously, deburr part surface, milling, drilling, boring, honing, grinding, fastening).
• Perform routine minor machine maintenance as part of their daily work duties (e.g., replacing machine filters, changing standard lightbulbs on machines and equipment, maintaining lubrication/coolant levels as related to basic Total Preventative Maintenance duties).
• Routinely move products within the immediate manufacturing work area, including across isle, using shop assigned equipment as required, and complete transactions necessary to move product to the next operation.
• On an exception basis, moves product to the next operation within a building.
• Support the continuous flow of products within the manufacturing process by training and assisting employees of the same or lower classification level.
• Trains to become MVP qualified.
• Each employee may be asked, on occasion, to complete other duties and responsibilities as required by leadership.
• Training and certification will be provided for the additional work when required.

Requirements:

• Must have basic machine operator skills
• Knowledge of station safety, quality (clean as you go / Foreign Object Debris) and OSHA regulations
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters is essential.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.
• Required:
• At least 3 years' machine operator experience
• Must be willing and able to work any shift to include working overtime as needed
• Preferred:
• 5+ years minimum experience in aviation production
• Education:
• High School Diploma/GED or WorkKeys Assessment completion
• The ability to successfully complete the following training provided by Airbus after recruitment:
• Health & Safety
• General aircraft familiarization
• Quality training
• Preferred:
• Training from a vocational school or previous employer in the use of machine operations

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities