Location:

Boerne

Job Description:

Work Eligibility (ITAR): This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident or persons with protected status. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Thomas Instrument

Is the leading privately held provider of engineering solutions and manufacturing excellence for complex, critical aerospace flight control hardware.

Has a stable workload (varied customer base) with a strong domestic and international reputation for quality and integrity.

Offers all phases of development and all stages of the product lifecycle, supporting a highly diverse product mix. Thomas Instrument is AS9100D, NADCAP, and FAA certified.

Has two engineering and manufacturing facilities.

Has a friendly atmosphere and an outstanding safety record. Full benefits available including 401k program.

Job Description:

This position is for an outstanding CNC Machinist. The successful candidate will be responsible for basic set up and operation of CNC lathes and/or mills, as well as inspection of machined parts.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Skills

Ability to hold tolerances of .0002 / .0001.

Ability to set up and operate numerical-control machines to machine surfaces of metallic and nonmetallic work pieces according to specifications and tooling instructions by applying knowledge of machining methods.

Ability to position, secure, and align holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials into machines.

Ability to calculate and adjust machine speed and feeds.

Ability to change cutting tools and adjust offsets to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances.

Ability to check and edit existing programs (CNC machines at Thomas Instrument use either Fanuc or HAAS controls).

Ability to assemble and preset tooling for next operation during automated cycle to reduce machine downtime.

Ability to observe machine during operation in order to detect problems.

Ability to measure and document dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.

Proficient with use of micrometers, calipers, electronic height gages, and dial indicators.

Working knowledge of aerospace quality system processes and documentation to capture inspection evidence.

Knowledge

Knowledge of CNC machining and production of aerospace tools and parts.

High school diploma or GED.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.

Working knowledge of, and understanding of, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Understanding of, and ability to enter commands into control panel to retrieve pre-programmed machine data from central database location.

Working knowledge of, and ability to provide technical expertise and feedback to manager, programmers, and manufacturing engineers.

Experience

5+ years’ experience in CNC machining.

Experience with adaptive problem-solving approach and implementing solutions.

Work Eligibility (ITAR): This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident or persons with protected status. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Thomas Instrument is an EEO employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, medical condition (GINA), or disability.