Boeing
Defense, Space and Security
PrototypeToolandDieMachinist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Prototype Tool and Die Machinist at Boeing. Skills: Prototype Tool and Die Machining, CNC Machining, EDM Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Machining. Planning, lay-out, set-up and operation of all types of machine tools to perform laboratory machining operations requiring the highest level of skill and job knowledge to precise tolerances. Plan, construct, modify, repair and maintain complete high precision and costly tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures of extremely complicated and unusual desi”
Industry & Context.
Solve inter-related dimensions in more than one plane on both the electrode and the part; Working with supervision and engineering personnel on design problems
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship required, A final U. S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-Start is required, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status, This position is expected to be 100% onsite, The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location option, This position is located in a location that does not offer relocation, Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense, Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Machinist Apprenticeship program graduate and/or completed a Machining Certificate, Minimum 10 years of experience setting-up and operating CNC Mills and Lathes, Minimum 5 years of experience programming G and M codes, Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, US Citizenship
Nice to Have
EDM Wire experience, Conventional machining experience
What You'll Do.
set-up and operation of all types of machine tools to perform laboratory machining operations requiring the highest level of skill and job knowledge to precise tolerances
repair and maintain complete high precision and costly tools
and fixtures of extremely complicated and unusual design
and fabricate holding fixtures and electrodes for Electrical Discharge Machines
and operate to produce components to precise tolerances
Work from verbal and written instructions
and rough sketches where normal operating assignment involves a general outline of an experimental or developmental project in which the full complement of machine tools must be utilized in order to carry assignment to completion
Plan sequence of operations and methods to completely layout and set up work for the entire project
including temporary tooling and production aids where a thorough knowledge of finishes and machining characteristics of newer types of plastics
and laboratory machine shop theory is utilized
Determine electrode material configuration and overcut and tool wear ratios
Layout complex parts for the project and make necessary complex calculations requiring extensive use of shop mathematics
radial and chord dimensions through the use of geometry and trigonometry to solve inter-related dimensions in more than one plane on both the electrode and the part
Setup and operate all tool room machines
including grinding machines
and conventional machine shop equipment required to produce electrodes and components
or to establish operating procedures
Setup and operate the electrical discharge machine to produce delicate and intricate components made of special
non-machine able or exotic materials
Determine machine settings
and adjust condenser values
flow and suction requirements of dielectric oil
Develop sequence of operations and methods
working with supervision and engineering personnel on design problems
and the development of methods or procedures
Perform rework of the same nature of difficulty
along with incidental related duties as assigned
Check completed details for tolerance and quality requirements
Assist toolmakers in making of electrodes and fixtures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with supervision and engineering personnel on design problems, heat treating, material used, and the development of methods or procedures; Assist toolmakers in making of electrodes and fixtures
Full Job Description
Prototype Tool and Die Machinist **Company:** The Boeing Company **Boeing Defense, Space and Security** is seeking a **Prototype Tool and Die Machinist** in **El Segundo, CA** to join our Space and Launch Division on our Satellite Systems Team. This team manages the company's major commercial and government satellite and ground programs for communications, national defense and other missions. **_Position Responsibilities:_** * Responsible for an assigned major experimental, developmental or other project which requires the planning, lay-out, set-up and operation of all types of machine tools to perform laboratory machining operations requiring the highest level of skill and job knowledge to precise tolerances Plan, construct, modify, repair and maintain complete high precision and costly tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures of extremely complicated and unusual design. * Design, develop, and fabricate holding fixtures and electrodes for Electrical Discharge Machines, and operate to produce components to precise tolerances. * Work from verbal and written instructions, engineering drawings, part-prints, sketches, blueprints, and rough sketches where normal operating assignment involves a general outline of an experimental or developmental project in which the full complement of machine tools must be utilized in order to carry assignment to completion. * Plan sequence of operations and methods to completely layout and set up work for the entire project, including temporary tooling and production aids where a thorough knowledge of finishes and machining characteristics of newer types of plastics, metals, and laboratory machine shop theory is utilized. Determine electrode material configuration and sizes; overcut and tool wear ratios. * Layout complex parts for the project and make necessary complex calculations requiring extensive use of shop mathematics. * Prove out linear, radial and chord dimensions through the use of geometry and trigonometry to solve inter-related dimens
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