Engineering Technician - Machinist

Astrion•Hillandale, MD

13d•$32 - $44

About The Position

Overview Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Machinist, supporting TOS II, at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. The Machinist will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts. Open to internal and external candidates. Job Summary The successful candidate will operate and oversee equipment in a small machine shop used for minor repair and fabrication jobs. The candidate must have the ability to read engineering prints, schematics, plan jobs for efficiency, make estimates, manage schedules, understand tolerances, use precision measuring equipment, specify tooling and upgrades, assemble and disassemble precision mechanical components both in a lab environment as well as in the field.

Requirements

Technical or associate’s degree in a manufacturing & machining discipline or any equivalent combination of education and progressive relevant experience.
Knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques, operation of machine shop tools and equipment, materials, and shop practices.
A high level of technical competence, attention to detail, ability to learn, and self-motivation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network.
Current U. S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance
Journeyman certificate.
CNC programming experience.
Machine shop management.
Knowledge of GD&T.
TIG/MIG/Stick Welding.

Responsibilities

Perform independently with minimal supervision non-repetitive assignments of a complex and difficult nature involving the set-up and operation of a wide variety of manual machine tool equipment such as CNC and manual milling machines, presses, lathes, surface grinder, band saws, and other machine shop equipment.
Work from prints, rough sketches, production diagrams, engineering drawings, and verbal instructions to fabricate a variety of simple and complex machined components.
Work with engineers and other technicians on the design feasibility of machine parts and assemblies relative to form, fit and function.
Determines operating methods and sequences; lay out, set up and fabricate precision parts, tooling and fixtures to exacting tolerances and dimensions for short-run or single unit components.
Make complex shop calculations to layout difficult patterns and determine tooling feeds and speeds.
Understands the working qualities of a wide variety of materials including aluminum, steel, copper, brass, plastics, and exotics.
Measure height, depth, diameter, and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
Inspects work for conformance to specifications.
Ability to identify and specify tooling and equipment to be purchased.
Maintains a clean, neat, and organized workspace.
Ability to make estimates and manage schedules and throughput.
Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
Follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments.
Communicate effectively and frequently with the engineering staff, team leader, and other technicians.
Able to work with other machinists.
Has a working knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
Perform other duties as required.