SUMMARY: Wakefield-Vette is seeking talented, motivated and dependable CNC Fabrication Machine Operators to join us at our new facility in Nashua, NH. In this role the operator will operate a CNC machine based on scheduling and production goals, as they relate to our monthly/quarterly and annual metrics. We prefer experienced operators but will train the motivated and committed employee! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Reviews blue print specifications to understand operating sequence of respective machine. • Loads work pieces into machine as instructions provide and unloads finished parts. • Measures work pieces for conformance to specifications and documents it as required. Check thread depth and No and Go gauges. • Clean parts with air hose as needed. • Performs secondary operations as defined by traveler, using various machines/tools such as files, drill presses and sanders. • Performs selected repetitive maintenance tasks, and housekeeping tasks as necessary. • Participates in problem solving activities and contributes to quality improvements amongst leadership and department teammates. • Actively promotes teamwork atmosphere and supports team development. • Responsible for cleanliness of his/her own work area and the general housekeeping of the Company. • Reports any unsafe conditions and machine malfunction to set up person/Supervisor/Manager. • Ensures quality of parts before forwarding them to next operation/process. • Understand and complete all paperwork. • Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma required, further technical education highly desirable. • 6 months of CNC experience required as a minimum. • Solid math skills. • Ability to read measuring tools required. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints a must. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous mental and visual attention is required. Requires constant alertness or activity. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally required to walk, sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is required to wear safety glasses, hearing protection and safety shoes. Education Required • High School Diploma or better Behaviors Preferred • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group • Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility • Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications: determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup: uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments: makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds: measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining: fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required. May modify numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent train Required Education, Experience, & Skills 1 year work experience or equivalent experience Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Prior machining experience or technical schooling in machining is preferred Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $46680 - $74687 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
See More Details >>Sets up and operates Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, manual machines, and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the position's essential functions and responsibilities. Trains other employees on the setup and operation of machines as needed. Essential Functions & Responsibilities • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. • Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining. • Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials. • Calculates and sets control to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media. • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. • Works with engineering to analyze problems for best solutions. • Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production. • Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors. • Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals. • Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations. Requirements • Capable of setup and running of CNC or manual machines, both horizontal and vertical. • Self-sufficient in all areas of machining and production. • Able to machine complex parts. • Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators. • Has troubleshooting skills. • Expertise in reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications. • Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions. • Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred. • Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects. • Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques. • Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms. • Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds. • Able to plan and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part. • GSM is a government contractor and US Citizenship/Permanent Resident status is required in most cases. AAP/EEO STATEMENT Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment. SEARCH / RECRUITING AGENCIES: Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies unless GSM requests such resumes, and the search/recruiting agency is on GSM's approved list of such agencies. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to GSM by search/recruiting agencies shall become the property of GSM and if the candidate is subsequently hired by GSM, GSM shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency. Benefits • Paid time off • Floating holidays • Paid holidays • 401(k) • 401(k) company matching • Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid) • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Competitive health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Referral program
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Nashua, NH, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge. These apprenticeships typically span four to five years, providing extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Nashua, the average weekly wage for machinists is approximately $1,360, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, technical colleges, and industry associations offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
