CNC Machinist II

Department: Machine Shop Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

Location: On-Site – Clinton, MA Travel: Negligible

FLSA: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Revision Date: January 2025

About Vitesse: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime—it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country. Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems optimizes the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY: The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist II role produces precision machine components to engineering specifications. The CNC Machinist II is responsible for setting up and operating one or more types of computer numeric controlled production equipment using approved programs. The CNC Machinist II will make minor changes to fixturing and/or offsets ensuring components meet specifications. They may set up and train CNC Machinist I to ensure setup and team members achieve acceptable first piece. This position plays a crucial role ensuring our custom-made parts are ready for the production floor at the highest quality, while maintaining the safety and quality standards upheld by company procedures and guidelines. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all work in manner that is safe for you and fellow team members and is compliant with Vitesse System safety policies.
Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and documents pertaining to your job and department.
Log in to job operation promptly after assignment and log out upon completion including quantity completed.
Verify that all company and personal inspection equipment and tools being used are in calibration.
Responsible for keeping the machine and the immediate area clean.
Verify sufficient stock issued to job.
Clean the chips from machine at the end of your shift, or when the job is finished.
Verify that material and paperwork for the job being performed is correct.
Follow machine warm-up and cool-down protocols at beginning of the day and between jobs.
Verify that there are no chips on either the jaws/fixture or on the part/material to be machined.
Load the part/material, verify that the part is properly seated in the fixture/jaws, snug against any stop pins prior to clamping or tightening of the jaws.
Unload parts from the machine, deburr and remove FOD.
Inspect all finished products for precision and accuracy to part drawing & workmanship specifications to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.
Identify non-conformance, if discovered, notify your supervisor so that it can be documented identified, dispositioned, and segregated from the remainder of the lot.
Identify discrepant material left in your work area, notify your supervisor so that it can be dispositioned and segregated prior to the next job.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning, and tool replacement.
At the completion of operation, a total quantity count must be written on the route sheet along with MDR numbers, Team Member number, and the date.
Notify supervisor immediately of any problems or safety concerns preferably before or any point during an operation or work activity.
Set part fixture in machine, tram and zero out datum according to program and/or setup sheet.
Select tooling from program and/or setup sheets and set heights of cutting tools.
Load tools into machine per program sequence and set offsets.
Walk part through program checking features as the program runs and make appropriate adjustments to bring the part in specification sufficient to submit first piece.
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
Uphold the company core values.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
Must be able to operate the various machines within the department with minimal instruction.
Excellent attention to detail.
Must be capable of reading and understanding drawings, blueprints and specifications.
Must be able to inspect the parts they are machining.
Ability to measure with vernier caliper, micrometers and height gauges.
Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, both written and oral and problem-solving skills.
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Actively supports and complies with Vitesse Systems objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement, transparency, and collaboration.
Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with Team Members at all levels.
Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime in the evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in CNC type machine setup & operation.
2-year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in an AS9100 environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The Team Member frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Team Member may be exposed to a hot and/or cold work environment, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required.

NOTE: This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems, LLC. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the Company.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

Is not a United States citizen
Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
Has dual U.S. / foreign citizenship

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer

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