Multi-Axis Operator 3rd Shift - General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

**The hourly rate for this position is $ 27.76** Plus a 7%  3rd shift differential! 

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance, weapons and tactical systems to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking a Multi-Axis Operator to join our Saco, ME team.

We are about supporting the mission of the war-fighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. If you see yourself as a versatile individual, broadened experiences and career advancement are within your control.

Maintain set up and operates multi-axis (9 or more axis) computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine centers. Performs any combination of machining operations such as milling, turning, facing, boring, threading, drilling, reaming, contouring, 3D surfacing and profiling of metal castings, forgings, bar stock, etc. Requires an understanding and analysis of blueprints and process sheets to completely machine a part requiring the use of various types of machine tools. Follows established company directives, policies, military specifications, quality documents and manufacturing instructions.

• Searches and loads machine program into the CNC computer. Maintains work shifts, fixture offsets and tool compensations as they relate to the workpiece and program interface. Make any mathematical calculations necessary to properly locate the various machining areas and hold the machining areas to proper tolerances.
• Reviews process sheet specifications. Ensures that all required tooling and precision measuring equipment is available and on-hand. Maintains set up of lathe and milling heads. Attach fixtures to machine beds, tables, and/or spindle nose. Positions workpiece in collets, chucks, or fixtures according to set-up instructions and secures workpiece in place. Assembles cutting tools in tool holders and positions tools in machine spindles according to established procedures.
• Observes machine operations and verifies accuracy of machined workpiece against process sheet specifications using fixed gages, Micro-Hite, surface plates, dial gages, micrometers, dial calipers, go and no-go gages, etc. Must be knowledgeable of keyboard and control panel functions that control the various machining operations.
• Observes metal-cutting action and monitors cutting tool wear.
• Must be able to mount CMM fixtures, call up CMM program, perform CMM probe calibration and interpret CMM data.
• Must possess the skills for basic diagnosis of dimensional problems and tool wear. Must be knowledgeable of machinability ratings of materials, workpiece and cutting tool hardness values, cutting tool geometries, material alloys and properties, and cutting tool speeds and feeds calculations.
• Practices safety and good housekeeping policies and procedures. Perform operator tasks according to the machine’s process maintenance checklist to ensure that the machine is in proper working order, and to record information as instructed. Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma required.
• Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or Precision Machining highly preferred.
• The physical capacity requirements for this position require the incumbent to be able to lift 35 pounds on a regular basis.
• No supervision required as to the mechanics of the job.
• A Multi-Axis Operator must be able to perform all tasks and duties of: NC Lathe #2 and NC Miller #2.
• Employee must have basic computer skills and may be required to enter and verify information into written forms or database(s) as appropriate.