NPI Machinist

C/A Design, Inc. is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. C/A Design is an Innovator and leader in the Brazing industry providing custom engineered cooling solutions while leveraging decades of cutting edge, industry leading, brazing experience. Our customers rely on us to deliver the complex parts they create. Protecting the Warfighter is our mission - come and join us!

SUMMARY:

Sets up computerized numerically controlled machine tools and related equipment for machining operations for new product development. Products will be first articles and pilot lots for process verification. Participates in problem solving activities and contributes to quality improvements. Operates machines when required. Trains other department employees and provides performance assessment feedback to supervisor. Actively promotes teamwork atmosphere and supports team development

DESCRIPTION:

• Strives for a culture of proactive safety.
• Works from drawings, 3D CAD models, and programs developed by CNC Programmers
• Set up and inspect first article parts.
• Use basic measurement tools to measure parts to customer drawings and 3D CAD model.
• Learn and utilized advanced inspection systems such as Keyence vision system.
• Solve technical machining problems to yield conforming products.
• Work with CNC Programmers to develop sustainable machining programs.
• Work with QC inspectors to troubleshoot nonconforming conditions.
• Establish effective setup procedures, generate work instructions for future production runs.
• Change cutting tools and location of work pieces during machining process.
• Installs cutting tools and various work holding devices to handle the size of stock to be machined.
• Makes necessary adjustments to set-ups during course of operations to maintain accurate production.
• Detects and reports improper operation, faulty equipment, and unusual conditions.
• Run multiple CNC machines.
• Utilize manual machines to manufacture parts to drawing and CAD model.
• Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to next operation/process.
• Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management/Maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years CNC setup experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mandatory 4th axis machining experience.
• Prototyping and first piece development with programs experience a plus.
• Familiarity with HAAS controls a plus.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges and dial indicators.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T blueprints a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Continuous mental and visual attention is required. Requires constant alertness or activity. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.   The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles and chemicals.   The noise level is usually very loud. The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes.

ABOUT HEICO: 

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

 These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

 Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

 More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at