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Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Machinist – Grinder

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaginaw, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze-level WorkKeys certification is required.
  • At least 2 years of machining experience in ID/OD/jig/surface grinding or honing, CNC milling or turning, or manual milling or turning is required.
  • At least 2 years of programming experience with G-code/M-code, Gibbs, CAD, SolidWorks, FeatureCAM, or Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens, or Haas controls is required.
  • A technical education is helpful.
  • Helpful equipment proficiency includes precision measurement tools, hand tools, manual mills, Okuma, Haas, Matsuura, Centroid, Hermle, DMG, Fryer lathes and mills, Kellenberger, Studer, Usach, DeVlieg, Moore jig grinders, and Sunnen hones.
  • Helpful additional skills include basic math, reading dimensional instructions, adaptability, knowledge of GD&T, basic machine operation, and blueprint reading.
  • General programming skills are needed.
  • Basic shop math, including addition, subtraction, and trigonometry, is needed.
  • Strong blueprint and part-print reading and GD&T skills are needed.
  • Ability to inspect parts using inspection equipment and use measuring tools is needed.
  • A good understanding of gage calibration is needed.
  • Machine setup and operation skills are needed.
  • Ability to use small hand tools is needed.
  • A basic understanding of quality systems is needed.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
  • Ability to lift materials and products up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods is required; manufacturing work requires safety equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.
  • Applicants must be eligible to meet any requirements for access to export-controlled information if the position requires such access.

Responsibilities

  • Operate ball-form thread grinding machines on OD/ID machines; produce parts from manufacturing prints, set up machines, determine the fit and function of the nut to screw size, and perform general machine maintenance.
  • Set up and operate equipment using appropriate tooling and gauges for production and inspection.
  • Complete customer product requirements associated with work orders.
  • Perform in-process inspections as required to ensure product quality.
  • Identify discrepancies in estimated setup and run times and resolve them with leadership.
  • Control programs, tool lists, and related data in job packets and M2M data.
  • Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including daily cleaning and general maintenance.
  • Stop production and notify a leader or quality personnel when a part or process problem is identified.
  • Initiate nonconforming product procedures when necessary.
  • Assist in training other machinists.
  • Identify and eliminate unnecessary waste.
  • Participate in corrective and preventive activities, continuous improvement, and associated training.
  • Support and adhere to quality, environmental, health, and safety policies.
  • Set up and process components on manual and CNC machines, using equipment and precision tools safely and properly.
  • Keep machines running smoothly and maximize spindle time to meet daily output targets.
  • Maintain safety, quality, and operational systems.
  • Set up manual and CNC equipment, and measure and verify setups.
  • Change cutting tools and adjust machine feeds and speeds.
  • Run and edit G and M codes on applicable machines and equipment.
  • Perform efficient setups and repairs while maintaining compliance, safety, and an orderly workspace.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating ball-form CNC or manual thread grinders is preferred.
  • Relative machining experience is preferred.
  • The ability to perform personal machine setups is helpful.

About the Company

Textron

Aerospace, defense, industrial products, financing

Textron is a diversified industrial group spanning aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, and financial services. Its segments include Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna, Hawker aircraft), Bell helicopters, Textron Systems (unmanned systems and other defense products), and Industrial (components for automotive and aerospace industries), with financing available for buyers of its aircraft and helicopters. Revenue comes from selling aircraft, defense and industrial products, plus aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, overhaul and training. The company differentiates itself through an integrated global network that delivers end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to maintenance and financing—for governments, corporations, and individuals, with the goal of keeping air, land, and sea assets ready and capable worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, RI
Founded
1923

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