Machinist (Lathe) at HEICO Corporation

Hollywood, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Machining Practices, Mechanical Principles, Shop Mathematics, Precision Measuring Instruments, Tooling Applications, Operating Methods, Problem Solving, Communication, Mathematical Skills, Technical Skills, Safety Rules, Equipment Usage, Creativity, Judgment, Conformance to Specifications, Machine Operation, Dull Cutting Tool Detection

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Since 1957, LPI Corporation has manufactured products for jet engines, aircraft components, and other aerospace & defense applications. Our reputation for quality, service, and dependability has permitted us to serve many of the world's leading aerospace & defense original equipment manufacturers. The Machine Operator assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts by operating mechanical equipment. Performs a variety of tasks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. * Remove and replace dull cutting tools. * Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. * Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems. * Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction. * Stop machines to remove finished workpieces, or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences. * Lift workpieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes. * Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts. * Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation. * Move material, tools, fixtures and equipment as required. * Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION: * High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. EXPERIENCE: * At least 1-2 years or relevant experience and or equivalent combination of education/experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES: * Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate orally and in writing * Mathematical Skills: Ability to use basic shop math and understand basic decimal dimensioning. * Reasoning Abilities: 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. Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely. * Technical Skills: Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Knowledge of machining practices and techniques, basic mechanical principles and shop mathematics, setups, tooling applications, operating methods and machine ability of materials. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, squat, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

The Machine Operator assembles, repairs, and fabricates metal parts by operating mechanical equipment. They perform a variety of tasks including measuring dimensions, adjusting machines, and ensuring conformance to specifications.