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:

Reporting to the shift supervisor, the 2nd Shift CNC Laser Operator is responsible for operating CNC laser equipment in a manufacturing environment to execute cutting, drilling, welding, and ablation processes.

Essential Tasks:

• Adhere to required policies and procedures, both written and verbal.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE.
• Document activity on control charts, travelers, quality logs, etc., and report labor in an ERP system.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Detect and troubleshoot malfunctions with equipment and processes. Ask for the assistance of support personnel as needed.
• Perform any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Inspect and clean laser optics.
• Follow machine alignment and calibration procedures.
• Install and uninstall fixtures into machines.
• Load and unload parts into fixtures.
• Set up ancillary equipment, such as laser nozzles, gas flow meters, and gas pressure regulators.
• Select, load, and run CNC programs.
• Read and understand work instructions, blueprints, specifications, and travelers.
• Maintain a working knowledge of CNC principles, including G and M codes.
• Perform prep, wash, and deburr operations
• Use measuring tools and equipment to verify the conformance of finished workpieces to requirements.
• Read and interpret CMM data.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the shift supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person
• Laser experience - minimum 2 years required.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, aerospace industry strongly preferred
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills as related to machining/manufacturing assignments
• Troubleshooting/critical thinking skills

Key Competencies:

• The ability to work well with others or alone as required
• Conscientiousness
• Integrity and pride in one’s work
• Safety mindset
• Reliable attendance within the standards of the attendance policy
• Open communication
• Complex problem solving
• Time management

Physical Demand Levels:

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (corrected) required with the ability to pass annual vision test as required
• Lift, push, and/or pull 35 pounds.
• Oscillate between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the scheduled shift
• Routinely reach, twist, bend, and grasp.
• Operate an overhead crane periodically
• Perform under AS9100 standards.

Shift: Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. This is an hourly position with a generous shift differential and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and success!

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.

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