THE OPPORTUNITY

• Do you have experience with non-contact measurement systems?
• Does being a key contributor at a family-owned company appeal to you?
• Are you a proactive, creative, hands-on problem solver?
• Does supporting the aerospace and military industries excite you?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Based in Northern Cincinnati, Hi-Tek Manufacturing is family-owned and has been in business for 45 years, operating a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. ft. facility. Because of their focus on customer service and quality standards, they have grown to provide a full scope of manufacturing services for the gas turbine and aerospace industries. Hi-Tek sets the industry standard by providing highly engineered, complex components and assemblies for aircraft engines, airframes, and land-based industrial gas turbines.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

In this role, you will assist the Manufacturing and Engineering/Executive Staff by providing technical information using optical/visual inspection CMM programming to ensure product quality inspection of first article, regular production and re-run machined parts. As the subject matter expert, you will take directions from the Engineering Manager and give others in area task specific instructions while sometimes performing the same duties as area workers. You must be a team player, professional and willing to interface with customers’ engineering staff, as well as lead and train operators in the shop floor environment. This position has the possibility to include supervision responsibilities if the right candidate desires this move in their career.

IDEAL CANDIDATES’ QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BS or AS degree preferred, with experience in a machine tool environment
• Experience with GOM/Zeiss Inspect software required, experience with Polyworks a plus. This includes building projects and running reports using optical measuring technology.
• Must have optical inspection experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Must have a thorough understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading skills as well as experience working with complex parts (3, 4, and 5 axis).
• At least 3 years of experience of CMM programming and running equipment in a manufacturing or quality environment required.
• Experience with Zeiss CMM’s required. Wenzel and Mitutoyo CMM’s a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in an aerospace components manufacturing facility is preferred.
• 3D CAD experience with Siemens NX or SolidWorks a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including milling, grinding, turning, EDM, WEDM, in addition to knowledge of hot section turbine components preferred.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work autonomously, and in a team environment. Plan, organize and monitor work of self and others
• Demonstrated business understanding with knowledge of how the functions of a business work and relate to one another.
• Balance organizational and individual needs.
• Ability to influence others positively to achieve positive work results.

THE PAYOFF

You could be an integral part of a growth-oriented, niche market family-owned and operated business who has an excellent reputation as both a development and production source for all major gas turbine manufacturers.

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You don’t have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Our client has a strong reputation within their industry for employee satisfaction.  They have a strong history of steady growth and are looking for a talented individual to help continue that growth.

Note: Due to their government contracts, US Citizenship is required.