TRAXXAS #1 IN RC!!!!!!
10-03-2008, 12:40 PM
Machinist Plano, Texas
Traxxas is looking for a talented machinist with a passion for technology and performance to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have:
-Enthusiasm for automotive development and high-performance vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, aircraft, etc.)
-A high level of hands-on mechanical ability.
-High school diploma.
-At least 5 years experience as a machinist in a job shop or other similar, dynamic environment.
-Ability to program and operate:
-Vertical CNC machining center
-Manual mill
-Manual and CNC lathes
-Horizontal and vertical band saws
-Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, in metric units.
-Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gage, bore gage, gage pins, etc.
-To sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs
-Experience using a CMM to measure parts
-Experience with MasterCAM software
-Experience with TIG and MIG welding
-Metal fabrication
-Oxy-acetylene torches
-Understanding of the following manufacturing processes: Injection molding, die casting and vacuum forming.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
-Hands-on experience with radio control vehicles and/or full size vehicles (Please elaborate on this experience in your cover letter)
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Machining of prototype parts using manual and CNC milling machines and lathes. Materials to include Nylon 6, steel, aluminum, foam and wood.
2. Build prototypes using Zcorp 3-D printer.
3. Measurement of parts using Browne and Sharpe manual CMM and PC-DMIS software.
4. Equipment maintenance in the shop
a. Machine tools
b. Air compressor
c. RP machine
5. General building maintenance, as needed
6. Vehicle builds and testing
Traxxas (www.Traxxas.com) was founded in 1986 and began designing and building the world's finest radio-controlled cars, trucks, boats, other hobby-class vehicles. Traxxas models are available with either electric or nitro power and they are fully assembled and Ready-To-RaceŽ (RTR) right out of the box. Traxxas has been consistently recognized for performance and innovation with numerous industry awards, design patents, and national championships. Today Traxxas has grown to become the industry sales leader and the number-1 selling name in radio controlled models. No one has achieved more than Traxxas to advance the RTR category with creative thinking and fun designs that make it easy for anyone to get started in the exciting radio-controlled hobby.
Traxxas offers a fun, enthusiastic and creative working environment located in Plano, Texas. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include an employer-paid medical plan, dental plan, a casual dress code, profit sharing, a 401(K) plan with match, an employee discount on our products, a smoke-free environment, and all the lifestyle and recreation benefits that come with living in the amazing Dallas, Texas metro area.
For more information and to see other careers available at Traxxas, visit www.Traxxas.com/careers (http://www.Traxxas.com/careers).
For e-mail respondents, please forward your resume with a cover letter describing why you are the perfect candidate for this position, include information regarding your automotive, recreational powersports, and/or radio control hobby history and experience (can be hobby or professional experience) along with your salary history and requirements to machinejobs@traxxas.com or fax to: (972) 265-8014.
No telephone calls or third party inquiries please. We are a non-smoking company and follow all EOE/ADA guidelines.
Traxxas is looking for a talented machinist with a passion for technology and performance to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have:
-Enthusiasm for automotive development and high-performance vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, aircraft, etc.)
-A high level of hands-on mechanical ability.
-High school diploma.
-At least 5 years experience as a machinist in a job shop or other similar, dynamic environment.
-Ability to program and operate:
-Vertical CNC machining center
-Manual mill
-Manual and CNC lathes
-Horizontal and vertical band saws
-Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, in metric units.
-Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gage, bore gage, gage pins, etc.
-To sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 lbs
-Experience using a CMM to measure parts
-Experience with MasterCAM software
-Experience with TIG and MIG welding
-Metal fabrication
-Oxy-acetylene torches
-Understanding of the following manufacturing processes: Injection molding, die casting and vacuum forming.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
-Hands-on experience with radio control vehicles and/or full size vehicles (Please elaborate on this experience in your cover letter)
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Machining of prototype parts using manual and CNC milling machines and lathes. Materials to include Nylon 6, steel, aluminum, foam and wood.
2. Build prototypes using Zcorp 3-D printer.
3. Measurement of parts using Browne and Sharpe manual CMM and PC-DMIS software.
4. Equipment maintenance in the shop
a. Machine tools
b. Air compressor
c. RP machine
5. General building maintenance, as needed
6. Vehicle builds and testing
Traxxas (www.Traxxas.com) was founded in 1986 and began designing and building the world's finest radio-controlled cars, trucks, boats, other hobby-class vehicles. Traxxas models are available with either electric or nitro power and they are fully assembled and Ready-To-RaceŽ (RTR) right out of the box. Traxxas has been consistently recognized for performance and innovation with numerous industry awards, design patents, and national championships. Today Traxxas has grown to become the industry sales leader and the number-1 selling name in radio controlled models. No one has achieved more than Traxxas to advance the RTR category with creative thinking and fun designs that make it easy for anyone to get started in the exciting radio-controlled hobby.
Traxxas offers a fun, enthusiastic and creative working environment located in Plano, Texas. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include an employer-paid medical plan, dental plan, a casual dress code, profit sharing, a 401(K) plan with match, an employee discount on our products, a smoke-free environment, and all the lifestyle and recreation benefits that come with living in the amazing Dallas, Texas metro area.
For more information and to see other careers available at Traxxas, visit www.Traxxas.com/careers (http://www.Traxxas.com/careers).
For e-mail respondents, please forward your resume with a cover letter describing why you are the perfect candidate for this position, include information regarding your automotive, recreational powersports, and/or radio control hobby history and experience (can be hobby or professional experience) along with your salary history and requirements to machinejobs@traxxas.com or fax to: (972) 265-8014.
No telephone calls or third party inquiries please. We are a non-smoking company and follow all EOE/ADA guidelines.