Machine Operator I

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) is one of the most technically advanced designers and manufacturers of lightweight composite aerospace structures, subassemblies and components. For more than 50 years, AEC has innovated advanced composite solutions for defense and commercial industries in applications from large commercial transports to fighter jets and commercial and military rotorcraft.

Our composite design and fabrication expertise can be found on many commercial platforms such as Boeing's 7-series family, the Airbus A380 aircraft as well as Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. For defense programs, AEC provides a wide range of products including complete structural assemblies, flight critical components, primary and secondary structural elements for platforms such as the F-35 Lightning II, the CH-53K Heavy-lift Helicopter and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

AEC is committed to delivering high-quality, economical composite solutions to our customers. Significant investment in infrastructure and automation ensures AEC is positioned to maximize that value, offering the right processes to meet our customer's needs.

Operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and equipment such as small lathes, power mills, extruding machines, drills or punch presses, power brakes, shears or saws. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines.

Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Little or no knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of general job aspects and some understanding of the detailed aspects of the job.

• Close supervision involving detailed instructions and constant checking on work performance.

• Contacts are primarily within immediate work unit. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

• Must be dependable and punctual. Use of ERP/MRP software.
  
  Work from written work orders, verbal instructions or blueprints, while keeping all signoffs and inspection buyoffs current. Maintain a clean work area daily. Use of Forklifts and or Pallet Jacks to move materials, tooling and load the machining centers.
  
  Set up fixtures on machine and dial in tooling balls. Must be able to select, set and load the correct cutting tools into the tool magazine. Dry run programs prior to production look for errors and work with Machine Shop Lead to fix errors.
  
  Edits programming and regulate machine speeds, feeds, coolant, depth, etc. Runs production jobs on all machining centers. Must have advanced knowledge of Fanuc and Siemens controllers.
  
  Troubleshoots any problems that may arise with machining operations. Use SurfCam software to draw and create advanced level tool paths. Use of drill presses, lathes, grinders, sanders and other machining tools.