CNC Machinist 1st shift

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing is hiring a CNC Machinist for its Platform Integration team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves programming, setting up, and operating CNC mills and lathes to produce unique precision parts from engineering drawings and CAD models. The position supports different projects in a fast-paced, changing environment and requires working with little or no assistance. Opportunities cover varying experience levels, with level and compensation matched to the candidate’s experience. Experience manufacturing complex aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus; 5-axis and mill-turn experience is also advantageous.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of precision machining experience on CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Regular attendance.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday through Thursday, on 10-hour shifts, with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience manufacturing complex aerospace components from exotic materials.
• 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.
• 5-axis machining experience with Fanuc and Siemens controls.
• Experience setting up CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Experience setting up consumable mill/lathe tooling.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and CAD models to produce precision parts.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Work on different projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with little or no assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED