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AEROSPACE MACHINIST TRAINEE QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma, GED, Apprenticeship, Vocational/Technical School, Associates Degree, or currently attending college (Pluses for proven math and mechanical aptitude) TRAINEE BENEFITS Free on-the-job skills training, profit sharing, pay increase, and standard benefits after 60 days CAREER TIMELINE Machinist Training Course (months 1-4), Aerospace Machinist Certification (month 6), eligible for C-Level Machinist (1-year min.) THE NEXT LEVEL Progress to more complex machines (within 1 year) and/or advance to a C Level Machinist (after 1 year) REQUIRED TRAINING The Aerospace Machinist Trainee Training Matrix - Technical Math, Blueprint Reading, Inspection Principles, GD&T, Acutec Resources, Part Handling & Inspection DEMONSTRATED VALUES Dependability, Critical Thinking, Motivation, Resourcefulness, Honesty WHAT TOP PERFORMERS DO Demonstrate a can-do attitude, learn constantly, take personal ownership, adapt readily, listen actively, and can challenge others respectfully KEY PERFORMANCE REVIEW FACTORS: • Ability to locate information, interpret work instructions and validate product conformance • Effectively uses process, equipment, tooling and follows the sequence of operations • Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD) • Work to standard and contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner JUNIOR AEROSPACE MACHINIST - LEVEL C QUALIFICATIONS 1 – 3 years as a CNC Machinist, High School Diploma or GED with pluses for completing Vocational/Technical Schooling BENEFITS Free additional skills training, profit sharing, pay increase with advancement, standard benefits after 60 days, tuition assistance after 1 year for manufacturing-related courses CAREER TIMELINE Level C Machinist Training Course (year 1), eligible for Level B Machinist (1-3 years) THE NEXT LEVEL Assigned more complex machine (within 1-2 years) and/or advance to a Level B Machinist (after 1-3 years) REQUIRED TRAINING The Aerospace Machinist Level C Training Matrix – All Trainee Level Skills, plus Machine Inspection Techniques, Machining Techniques, & Secondary Techniques DEMONSTRATED VALUES Reliability, Problem-Solving, Initiative, Personal Discipline, Adaptability WHAT TOP PERFORMERS DO Demonstrate a positive attitude, remain teachable, take personal ownership, adapt readily, listen actively, and can challenge others respectfully KEY PERFORMANCE REVIEW FACTORS: • Set up and run either grinding, turning or milling center efficiently • Independently perform inspections • Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD) INTERMEDIATE AEROSPACE MACHINIST - LEVEL B QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years as a CNC Machinist, and High School Diploma or GED BENEFITS Advanced machine training, profit sharing, pay increase with advancement, standard benefits after 60 days, tuition assistance after 1 year for manufacturing-related courses CAREER TIMELINE Level B Machinist Training Course (year 1), eligible for Level A Machinist (1-3 years) THE NEXT LEVEL Assigned more complex machine (within 2 years), advance to a Level A Machinist (after 1-3 years), move to Office Support Staff, and/or promotable to Team Leader REQUIRED TRAINING The Aerospace Machinist Level A Training Matrix – All Trainee and Level C Skills, plus Level B Machine Inspection Techniques and Level B Machining Techniques DEMONSTRATED VALUES Leadership, Complex Problem-Solving, Initiative, Discipline WHAT TOP PERFORMERS DO Share ideas and talents, seek new learning opportunities, take personal initiative, volunteer, actively lead, foster teamwork, willing to mentor and train others KEY PERFORMANCE REVIEW FACTORS: • Set up and run either grinding, turning or milling center efficiently/Independently perform inspection; train and mentor others as required • Ability to adjust program and tooling to maximize quality and efficiency and perform complex setups efficiently • Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD) • Contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to Team Leader in a timely manner; effectively leaves notes for next shift SENIOR AEROSPACE MACHINIST - LEVEL A QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years as a CNC Machinist, 5+ years in Aerospace, and High School Diploma or GED BENEFITS Advanced machine and skills training, profit sharing, pay increase with advancement, standard benefits after 60 days, tuition assistance after 1 year for manufacturing-related courses CAREER TIMELINE Level A Machinist Training Course (year 1), eligible for advancement opportunities (1-3 years) THE NEXT LEVEL Assigned more complex machine (within 2 years), advance to a CNC Programmer, move to Office Support Staff, or promotable to Team Leader (after 1-3 years) REQUIRED TRAINING The Aerospace Machinist Level A Training Matrix – All Trainee, Level C, and B Skills, plus Level A Machine Inspection Techniques and Level A Machining Techniques DEMONSTRATED VALUES Leadership, Resourcefulness, Teamwork WHAT TOP PERFORMERS DO Share ideas and talents, seek new learning opportunities, take personal initiative, volunteer, actively lead, foster teamwork, mentor and train others KEY PERFORMANCE REVIEW FACTORS: • New product introduction support and effectively creates standard work to turn over for next operator; independently perform inspection; train and mentor as required • Ability to adjust program and tooling to maximize quality and efficiency and perform complex setups efficiently with minimal direction and supervision • Cares for parts in accordance with procedures (Corrosion Protection/Handling/ FOD) • Work to standard and contributes to continuous improvement; communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner; effectively leaves notes for next shift 13555 Broadway Drive, Meadville, PA 16335 814.336.2214 www.AcutecPrecision.com www.AcutecPrecision.com/Careers Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc., was founded in the rich manufacturing of Northwest Pennsylvania and offers an opportunity to learn and develop your potential in our clean, modern, state-of-the-art facility. Acutec's expertise is in supplying sophisticated aerospace parts. CAREER PATH OF AN AEROSPACE CNC MACHINIST Aerospace CNC Machinists can enjoy a rewarding career experience with a clear path to advancement built on ever-increased training, skill, and competence. Thus, for those motivated machinists who enjoy challenges and take pride in their work, there is much they can do to positively influence the trajectory of their career. While everyone’s runway can vary, for those high-performing Aerospace Machinists who want to grow both professionally and personally, the information outlined here will help in benchmarking the course of a successful career.
