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American Rheinmetall Vehicles 5-Axis Machinist in Lapeer, Michigan
5-Axis Machinist
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.
Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces
As our Lapeer site continues expanding with new machining capabilities and an extensive growth mindset, we are looking for dedicated candidates who thrive on new and exciting opportunities we can provide.
Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Sign-on bonus opportunities after 90-days
- Insurance benefits start first of the month following your start date and company pays a portion of the premiums
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term, and long-term disability
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Growth Opportunities
- Machining Development Program
Job Summary:
Sets up and operates computer numerical control (CNC) vertical and horizontal 5-Axis machining centers to perform machine functions such as surfacing, profiling, boring, facing, and threading parts of metallic workpieces such as castings, weldments, forgings, plates, blocks, and tubing by performing the following duties:
Essential Functions:
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
- Programs 5-Axis CNC machines with Mastercam.
- Perform set-ups by setting tools up, offsets, and compensation; calculating tooling requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs; ability to '3-point' workpieces with stock models and tooling balls; ability to hang large work pieces on horizontal machine centers.
- Verifies set-ups by measuring head clearance, machine travel, and positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
- Maintains specifications by observing machining operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes, and root-cause analysis; adjusting and programming controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs (Total Productive Maintenance)
- Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs (non-conformity).
- Interfaces with Engineering, Programming, Materials, and Quality as necessary.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality logs in Plex (ERP).
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Time Management, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment
Minimum 2 years of Mastercam
Minimum 5 years of machining experience across multiple 5-Axis machining applications (Zimmermann, Apec, FPT, Mecof)
Experience with Heidenhain and Fidia controls (preferred)
General knowledge of QMS (ISO9001/AS9100)
General knowledge of 5S practices
General knowledge o