When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.
Position Summary
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts. May also fabricate and modify parts applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. Maintain safe, organized and clean work environment. Responsible for set up, inspection, first part buy, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Including and but not limited to:
- Ability to recognize and respond to issues that need corrected in a timely and efficient manner.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Must be familiar with and comply to all safety policies and procedures
- Set up and operate variety of machine tools
- Properly operate hand or power tools as required
- operate precision measuring tools or equipment
- Provide timely accurate information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Read and interpret customer specifications
- Read and interpret technical drawings
- Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems, and report to the lead or supervisor in the area.
- Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
- Quickly responds to all situations that could cause damage to equipment, product or workers without authorization.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Knowledge of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of product.
- Must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and preventative maintenance.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their applications.
- Must have knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.
- Must be able to interpret blue prints and specifications.
- 7 years conventional machining experience or certification from an accredited organization in the area of responsibility and 5 years’ experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess strong decision-making skills.
- English communication skills (both verbal and written) required to effectively communicate department needs and performance with all levels of the organization.
- Exercising good judgment and decision making – considering costs and benefits of potential actions.
- Coordination – Adjusting actions accordingly in relation to department and company needs.
- Problem Solving – able to identify and solve them.
- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Must conduct inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Active Listening skills – giving full attention to what others say, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as needed for clarification.
- Must be mechanically inclined.
- Detects malfunctions in machine operations such as worn or damaged cutting tools and takes action to correct them.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics.
- Able to read precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Working knowledge of time management techniques
- Knowledge of the Aviation industry.
- Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Stress Tolerance – accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
- Achievement/Effort – establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
- Dependability – being reliable, responsible and dependable while fulfilling obligations
- Maintain a professional, accountable working attitude on the shop floor
Physical and Environmental Demands
Manufacturing environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust, grime. and heat. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.
Reasonable Accommodations
Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
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https://www.anthem.com/ca/machine-readable-file/search
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
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I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and that federal immigration laws require the completion of an I-9 Form in this regard.
This Company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination in its employment practices. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding an applicant from consideration for employment on the basis of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, gender identification, gender expression, marital status or civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, cancer related condition, medical condition, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), pregnancy disability, or family leave status, pregnancy, breastfeeding needs, reproductive health decision-making, organ or bone marrow donor status, or military or veteran’s status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. This company likewise does not tolerate harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, citizenship, age, disability, or any other protected status. Harassment of our employees is strictly prohibited, whether it is committed by a manager, coworker, subordinate, or non-employee (such as a vendor or customer). The Company takes all complaints of harassment seriously and all complaints will be investigated promptly and thoroughly.
I hereby understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with this Company is of an “at will” nature, which means that my employment may be terminated by me or the company at any time for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship cannot be changed except in writing by an authorized executive of this Company. If hired, I agree to abide by all of the Company’s rules, policies, and procedures. I understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, rules, benefits, or other terms or conditions of employment.
I understand that in addition to this application, the employment process may, for certain positions, include any or all of the following procedures: testing – aptitude, personality and/or skill, multiple interviews, post-offer thorough background checks and drug screening test.
Immigration Compliance Plan
The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person’s national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called “E-Verify.” If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.
