Job Description

What We Do:

Hi-Tek Manufacturing, Inc. is a cutting-edge facility specializing in the production of hot gas path (HGP) components and other aviation and power generation turbine engine parts. As a supplier to all major turbine engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), we are a full-service facility dedicated to the complete processing of unique alloy components. Since our establishment in 1980, our ongoing success has enabled us to expand and become one of the leading manufacturers in the turbine engine industry. We offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing services designed to meet the most stringent specifications and quality requirements. Precision is vital when machining for aircraft and gas turbine engines. At Hi-Tek, we have continuously enhanced our capabilities and broadened our operations to support our customers' evolving needs for over 40 years. Our extensive experience and expertise in machining processes such as Fast Hole, Wire and Sinker EDM, Laser Processing, and working with Super Alloys are unmatched in the industry. We have not only consistently expanded our machinery, but we also employ the very best workers who are experts in their fields.

Health and Safety:

The safety and well-being of every employee are a top priority at Hi Tek Manufacturing. Our facility is exceptionally clean and temperature-controlled, equipped with multiple air-handling and filtration systems to maintain the highest quality environment possible. Each new employee receives comprehensive safety training and is provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for their specific tasks. Additionally, we conduct periodic training throughout the year to review the latest safety standards and federal, state, and local regulations, including the locations of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other safety initiatives. Hi Tek Manufacturing boasts the best time-loss accident record in the aerospace industry, reflecting our commitment to the philosophy that every employee deserves the right to return home injury-free each day.

What You Will Do:

The operator, reporting to the Shift Supervisor, is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures related to the parts and equipment they operate. Their tasks include loading and unloading parts, inspecting them with various precision measuring tools, and making decisions to accept or reject parts. Additionally, operators must communicate any changes verbally and in writing effectively.

Essential Tasks:

• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, wire, and workpieces on machines as necessary to machine parts as required.
• Load and edit CNC programs as required
• Utilizes knowledge of rotary/linear axes and using G and M codes
• Programming/operating/maintaining Wire EDM utilizing knowledge of working properties and processes for a variety of materials
• Develop/implement process recommendations for improved efficiency to optimize the programs and processes, resulting in defect-free parts
• Verifies conformance of finished workpieces to customer specifications, using precision measuring tools and equipment, as necessary.
• Document actions by updating control charts, travelers, and ERP labor reporting
• Clean the work tank, table, and wire path pulleys daily
• Analyze and interpret Op sheets, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and travelers to produce products that meet or exceed customer specifications
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
• Follow all Hi-Tex policies and procedures, including proper PPE
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Wire EDM experience required- minimum of 3 years
• Tool and Die Blueprint reading experience preferred
• Understanding the different wire types, sizes, and operating parameters for best machine optimization
• Proficient knowledge and ability to perform manual G code programming edits to improve the process
• Solid grasp of high school level mathematics necessary
• Experience with Mitsubishi controls preferred
• Experience with Esprit Cam and or Siemens, NX software – Minimum 3 years preferred
• Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, aerospace industry preferred

Key Competencies:

• The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required
• Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters
• Safety-conscious always
• Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy
• Complex problem-solving with critical math skills
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English

Physical Demand Levels:

• Lift, push, and/or pull up to thirty-five pounds regularly
• Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary
• Stand at least 95% of the scheduled shift
• Walking or climbing stairs as needed to perform job duties as assigned
• Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, lifting, and grasping
• Frequently use gross and fine motor skills to manage various parts, tools, and tooling
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) required with the ability to pass annual vision test as required

Shift: Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. This is an hourly position with a generous shift differential .

Hi-Tek is a drug-free workplace that conducts pre-employment drug and background and random drug screenings.

EEO Statement: Hi-Tek is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company's policy is to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are driving forces in our company's success.

Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. This is an hourly position with a generous shift differential.

Compensation details: 22-32 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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