Master Machinist (CRO)

What you will do:

Manufacture and repair aircraft parts using CNC and conventional milling machines, lathes and other standard machine shop equipment from engineering drawings. Draw and program parts using CAD/CAM software. Quote parts. Operate CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) arm. Provides technical guidance and assistance to other skill groups as required. Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• High school diploma OR GED
• Ability to perform set-ups and operate machine tools
• Graduate of a Certified Machine Trades program and 5 yrs experience setting up and operating CNC vertical mills and advanced programming skills and machining skills OR 10 years of stated experience
• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings and to inspect parts, using precision measuring equipment
• 3 yrs experience operating CAD/CAM software program.
• 2 yrs experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Ability to use inspection equipment
• Proficiency In the use of the following software & machinery: Mastercam CAD/CAM , FARO CMM arm, Polyworks 3D Metrology, Microsoft Excel and Word product.
• Basic understanding of FAA regulations pertaining to FAR Parts 121 and 145 and AS9100, ISO9000 and related publications for position
• Must provide tools as required
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application

AMES is an equal opportunity employer and that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.