Machinist Intern
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Machinist Intern at Oerlikon in Westbury NY offers hands-on training in manual and CNC machining, reading blueprints, and fabricating parts for a diverse range of systems. You will operate lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses, adjust feeds and speeds, perform bench work, use precision measuring tools, maintain TPM schedules, and keep a safe tidy workspace in line with 5S. Required: knowledge equivalent to high school with 6 months to a year of technical training and solid shop math. To apply, tailor your resume to show blueprint reading, math skills, and any shop projects; highlight reliability, eagerness to learn, and safety mindset; include willingness to start at $21-$23/hr and benefits from day one.
Machinist Intern
We are looking for a Machinist Intern for our Westbury, NY facility. In this role you will learn and perform intricate manufacturing using manual and computerized machining operations to fabricate parts and components for a wide variety of systems.
Your Responsibilities:
- Works from blueprints and specific instructions to machine and fabricate standardized parts and assemblies.
- Operates one of the machine tools, such as lathe, milling, grinding and drill press using available jigs and fixtures. Adjusts feeds and speeds for materials being machined to specific tolerances.
- Performs bench operations on machine parts using standard hand-tools such as scrapers, files and stones.
- Use all machine shop measuring and gauging devices to align and/or machine metal, or plastic parts to meet required specifications.
- Operate and maintenance machine in optimal operation following maintenance schedule ( TPM).
- Keeps tools and work area in a safe, clean and orderly manner. (5S routines)
- Use all prescribed personal protection equipment (PPE) where deemed necessary; Follow established environmental, health and safety policies, procedures and work instructions associated with assigned duties and work location.
- Performs other duties as required.
Your Profile:
- Knowledge equivalent to high school, with six months to one year technical and apprenticeship training
- Should be able to use and understand shop mathematics.
Why Oerlikon:
Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.
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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!
Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.
About Oerlikon
Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high-performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, medical, luxury and semiconductors. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon together with its subsidiary Barmag operates in 38 countries with more than 12,000 employees across 199 locations, achieving sales of CHF 2.4 billion in 2024.
We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.
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