Manufacturing Automation and Machining Technician

Job Description

Job Brief

The Manufacturing Automation Technician will work with advanced automated manufacturing equipment including industrial robotics.

The Manufacturing Automation Technician will work with advanced automated manufacturing equipment including industrial robotics.

The Manufacturing Automation Technician will work with advanced automated manufacturing equipment including industrial robotics. This position will regularly interface with computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine centers and robotics using industry standard software and custom Aurora created systems. This position will work with minimum supervision fabricating metallic and composite parts, and performing dimensional inspection using automated equipment. An in-depth knowledge of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). This position will support the Manufacturing Group in our Bridgeport, WV facility.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of metals machining to include setup and operation of equipment such as: 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, routers, manual milling machine and manual lathes
• Perform all aspects of composites machining using industrial robotics to include setup and operation of equipment
• Produce quality products in a timely manner using specifications and documents in conjunction with written work instructions
• Adhere to all safety and security requirements within the facility

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent & 5+ years machining
• Documented apprenticeship or trade school certification considered in combination of experience
• Knowledge of geometric tolerancing is required
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, CAD models and written work instructions
• Use of various measuring techniques for validating conformance to requirements
• Effective interfacing with Engineers and Quality personnel
• Use of standard hand tools such as drills, deburr tools, sanders and angle grinders
• CNC Machine Operation
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Must be able to work any shift as job duties may occasionally require alternate shift activities

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 10 years of CNC machine operation
• Ability to operate and program traditional 3 & 5-axis machine centers
• Experience interfacing with industrial robotics
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and AS9100
• College Associates Degree
• Basic computer skills
• Very strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills