the world’s leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation’s largest manufacturer of ammunition. Orbital ATK is currently seeking an experienced Principal Engineering Technician to provide leadership to our Missile Products team in our Rocket Center, WV offices.
Role description & Responsibilities: Provide manufacturing engineering support for metal and composite machining efforts. Responsibilities consist of, but not limited to, maintaining stable production processes and product quality, new process development, process optimization, continuous improvement, SPC data collection and analysis, materials
selection, equipment/facilities selection and implementation of maintenance. Participate in tooling design, fact finding, failure investigations, procedure preparation/review, support of maintenance personnel, and general status monitoring of multiple tasks and programs.
Responsibilities include tool preparation/selection, creating CNC code for machining and turning centers, machine setup and debug, work instruction preparation, creating process and drawings. Interface with all levels and departments of plant including machine operators, supervision, and maintenance personnel to complete assigned tasks. Experience Requirements: • Capable of writing and editing CNC programs for both turning
and machining centers • Capable of CNC machine setup and optimization of process • Computer skills must include Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook • Experience using CAD/CAM software, ACAD, MASTERCAM, Solid Works • Experience with cutting tool selection, fixture design and metal and/ or composite material processing • Working knowledge of GD&T as defined by ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994 • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance • Willingness to work off shifts when required by build schedule • Have an understanding and working knowledge of Lean manufacturing If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Are you a Veteran? Visit our Jobs for Veterans page to find jobs that match your military background. Orbital ATK Defense Systems Group is an industry leader in ammunition, precision and strike weapons, missile-warning solutions, and tactical rocket motors across air, sea and land-based systems.
We are the largest U. S. producer of small-caliber ammunition, as well as a leading producer of medium- and large-caliber ammunition and medium-caliber gun systems. Orbital ATK Defense Systems also develops advanced capabilities for missile-defense interceptors, fuzing and warheads, weaponized special-mission aircraft, and propulsion/controls. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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manner to service our customers.
This position is a manual labor position which requires that the individual become proficient in the following skills, duties, and requirements within a prescribed training and introductory period. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule. Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math. Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes and apply procedures using good judgment. Reads switching orders from designated person. Supervises and coordinates
the activities of train crews. Receives oral or written instructions from Manager or Customer indicating which cars are to be switched. Notifies engineer of switching orders and, whereby, which cars are to be moved to specified locations of yard, using radio, verbal or hand signals.
Talks to crew or other yard workers via radio to give or receive switching information. Confers with train dispatcher via radio to issue or receive information or instructions concerning stops, delays, or oncoming trains. Gives instructions to throw track switches and to couple and uncouple cars. May assist workers to throw switches or perform other activities involved when performing switching operations.
Turns hand brake wheel or ratchet type brake as well to apply and release handbrakes.
Observes track to detect obstructions. Maintains records, number, origin, destination, and cargo of cars switched. May coordinate activities of switching crew from locomotive cab, caboose, or control tower. Raises coupling lever to couple or uncouple cars. Throws track switches to facilitate shunting of cars and signals Engineer to move cars, using lantern, arm signals or radio. Connects air hose to cars when making up trains by bending and applying force. May set warning signals, such as flares, flags, or lanterns at front of and at rear of train during emergency stops to warn oncoming trains.
Sits or rides in cab of locomotive to observe signals from other crew members. May make minor repairs to couplings, and air hoses and report any equipment requiring major repairs. Talk to Dispatcher via radio to give or receive switching information. QUALIFICATIONS 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. Must be able to pass and or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position.
SKILLS and ABILITIES High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 months job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
