Lathe Machinist IV Glen Burnie, MD

Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) • ,

5d • $32 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lathe Machinist IV sets up, operates, cleans, and maintains most or all machining equipment at ADDMAN, including lathes, mills, 3-axis and 5-axis machines, and other equipment. The role produces precise parts, supports efficient operations and high equipment utilization, and serves the defense, space, and commercial aerospace industries. Qualified CNC machinists may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 at the hiring team’s discretion. Relocation may be offered to qualified candidates who live outside commuting distance of the Glen Burnie facility and pass the interview process.

The machinist interprets technical documents, selects programs and tooling, configures and monitors machines, troubleshoots machining issues, and verifies parts against engineering specifications. The position also includes basic preventive maintenance, production and inventory recordkeeping, housekeeping, adherence to safety and quality systems, and coordination with other departments. The role is subject to ITAR requirements, which require U.S. person citizenship status.

Requirements

• ITAR eligibility requiring U.S. person citizenship status.
• Five years of machining and quality-process experience is desired.
• Some exposure to and experience with manufacturing and CNC machining processes.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the business and deliver quality products on time.
• Computer aptitude, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gage pins, height gages, dial indicators, and precision scales.
• Ability to hold very tight machining tolerances, including +/- 0.0001.
• Knowledge of standard safety policies and procedures and willingness to comply with company hazardous-waste disposal procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, use required personal protective equipment, verify that equipment and forklifts function as designed, and stop unsafe operations or use lockout/tagout when necessary.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, travelers, and routers to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, setup requirements, and machining procedures.
• Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter and edit computerized machine-control commands.
• Select appropriate programs, fixtures, tooling, drills, and inserts.
• Observe machine operation, identify malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust the machine or program as needed.
• Work with engineers, supervisors, production personnel, programmers, maintenance, material preparation, and finishing staff to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Operate machine tools and produce parts to precise specifications using knowledge of metal properties, setups, layouts, and precision machining procedures.
• Set up, operate, and perform preventive or basic maintenance on most or all facility equipment, including grinders, lathes, boring mills, drills, planer mills, and 3-axis and 5-axis machines, with little to no supervision.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions and sketch parts or products when needed.
• Run trial operations to verify machine settings or programmed data; install machined replacement parts and test equipment operation when needed.
• Accurately record production information, including material manufacture dates and quantities produced, and maintain production-piece and production-hour records.
• Update inventory systems for usage and scrap and prepare material tags for non-conforming parts.
• Use gauging and precision measuring equipment to verify conformance to engineering specifications and tight tolerances, including +/- 0.0001.
• Follow AS9100, ISO 9000, and internal Quality Management System standards.
• Provide training to departmental colleagues when needed.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup, participate in 5S efforts, maintain a clean and orderly work area, and keep equipment and products free of foreign object debris.
• Promote teamwork and follow company Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with company safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified CNC machinists, at the hiring team's discretion.
• Relocation may be offered to qualified candidates who live outside commuting distance and pass the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed