Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Advanced Machining & Inspection
Core
Operate manufacturing machine tools and specialized equipment to produce hardware meeting close tolerance limitations while performing precision inspections and quality control.
Role type
Manufacturing Machinist / Inspection Technician
Builds
Hardware components for aircraft and industrial machinery
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Precision machining
Required skills
CNC machine operation, manual machining (lathes, mills, grinders), precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, quality control procedures, mathematical calculations, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma fundamentals, oral and written communication, conflict resolution, adaptability to guidance and supervision
Technologies
CNC machines, micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical comparators
Responsibilities
Set up and operate conventional and numerically controlled machine tools to produce hardware within tolerance limits; Use precision gages and measuring equipment to inspect products; Interpret mechanical blueprints and engineering specifications to determine setups and operations; Identify and control nonconforming products through quality review processes; Maintain detailed job task documentation and reports.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires 6 months to 2+ years experience)