CNC Operator

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have Permanent Resident Status due to ITAR business restrictions.

Delta Precision Components, LLC is a family of companies that includes Delta Gear, LLC and Delta Research, LLC. Delta is a manufacturer of complex aerospace components and assemblies with operational sites in Livonia, Michigan. The company's capabilities include high-speed CNC Lathes, Mills, Gear Grinders, and Finishing, among others. The company specializes in small, medium, and large-scale aircraft assemblies of varying complexity for the commercial aerospace and defense industry. Delta also services the automotive industry with precision gears and machined parts.

CNC OPERATOR/SET-UP

Openings on both 1st and 2nd Shift

1st Shift Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:00an - 4:30 pm (1-2 hours daily overtime and some weekends)

2nd Shift Hours: Monday - Friday from 4:00pm - 2:30 am (1-2 hours daily overtime and some weekends)

Openings for Grinding, Deburring, and Hob & Shape (Gear Cutting)

Grinding Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC OD/ID grinding equipment with minimal supervision.
• Review and adhere to routers, sketches, set-up sheets, machining instructions to meet specific operation specifications including tool requirements, wheel grades, dressing frequency, speeds and feeds.
• Maintain proper documentation for SPC data collection
• Inspect work using a variety of measurement tools such as micrometers, bore gages indicators and amps.
• Responsible for maintaining production cycle times.
• Assist in determining tooling & fixturing needs as required.

Deburring Responsibilities

• Remove of all loose/hanging metallic burrs using assorted powered and non-powered abrasive tools.
• Blending of metallic surface finishes to meet specifications on work instructions.
• Work with fine finishes and dimensions using various scopes with up to 30 power magnification.
• Identify any and all visual discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Inspection and be accountability for parts produced through various steps.
• Perform secondary work such as polishing, part cleaning and corrosion prevention.

Hob and Shape Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Gear Hobing and Shaping equipment with minimal to no supervision
• Cutting gear and spline teeth and holding tolerances of between .001"-.0001" on lead and involute
• Run a CNC gear inspection machine along with micrometers, gages and amps
• Maintain proper documentation of SPC data and collaborate with management staff and supervisor
• Verify part quantity with the job traveler
• Make machine adjustments as required to maintain print specifications
• Load and unload machines as per the cycle time noted on the traveler
• Determine when wheels need replacement
• Assist in determining tooling & fixturing needs

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Prior hands-on CNC experience, including set-up and troubleshooting preferred, but not required
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Ability to evaluate quality and make machine adjustments as needed to maintain product conformance to sketches
• Good oral communicator including understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Work Environment:

• Must have ability to lift 25-40 lbs
• Frequent Standing, Twisting and Bending

Delta companies are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We welcome and support individuals from all backgrounds and ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.