Lathe Machinist IV-1st Shift

Addman Engineering • Glen Burnie, MD

1d • $32 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lathe Machinist sets up, operates, cleans, and maintains most or all machining equipment at the facility to produce precise parts, ensure efficient operations, and achieve high utilization. The role supports defense, space, and commercial aerospace customers. The position is on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be offered to qualified CNC machinists at the hiring team's discretion. Relocation may be offered to qualified candidates who live outside commuting distance of the Glen Burnie, Maryland facility and pass the interview process.

The machinist works from blueprints, specifications, travelers, and machining procedures; selects programs, fixtures, tooling, drills, and inserts; sets machining controls and computerized programs; and verifies machine settings and finished parts. The role includes using a broad range of machine tools and precision measuring equipment, maintaining records and inventory information, supporting quality standards, and coordinating with engineering, production, maintenance, and other teams. The employee also maintains a clean, orderly, and safe work area, follows safety and company policies, and may train other department employees.

Requirements

• U.S. person citizenship status is required because the position is subject to ITAR.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities to exceed customer expectations.
• Able to work independently, with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work on cross-functional teams to support the core business and deliver quality products on time.
• Computer aptitude, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be a team player and willing to learn new skills and concepts.
• Exposure to and experience with manufacturing and CNC machining processes.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gage pins, height gages, dial indicators, and precision scales.
• Knowledge of standard safety policies and procedures and compliance with company hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
• Ability to sit or stand as needed, walk periodically on level surfaces, reach above shoulder height or below the waist, and lift as required using proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in machining and quality processes is desired.
• Understanding of continuous improvement or Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, use required personal protective equipment, ensure equipment and forklifts function as designed, and stop operations or use lockout/tagout when conditions are unsafe.
• Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine workpiece dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
• Calculate and adjust machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle, or enter, retrieve, and edit computerized machine-control commands.
• Select appropriate programs, fixtures, tooling, drills, and inserts.
• Monitor machine operation for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust the machine or program as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, production personnel, programmers, maintenance, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems; work with material preparation and finishing departments as needed.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machine tools to produce parts to precise specifications, applying knowledge of metal properties, setups, layouts, and precision machining procedures.
• Follow travelers, routers, and machining procedures to perform machining processes.
• Set up, operate, and perform preventive or basic maintenance on most or all facility equipment, with little to no supervision.
• Set up equipment according to product-blueprint specifications, including ID/OD grinders, turret and engine lathes, horizontal and vertical boring mills, radial drills, planer mills, and 3-axis and 5-axis machines.
• Develop specifications from general descriptions and sketch parts or products for fabrication when needed.
• Run machines on trial to verify the accuracy of settings or programmed data.
• Install machined replacement parts in machines or equipment and test unit operation when needed.
• Accurately record production-critical information, including material manufacture dates and quantities produced.
• Update inventory systems for material usage and scrap and prepare Material Tags for non-conforming parts.
• Use gauging and precision measuring equipment to verify conformance to engineering specifications and standards throughout production, including tight tolerances of +/- 0.0001.
• Adhere to AS9100, ISO 9000, and internal Quality Management System standards.
• Provide training to other department employees when necessary.
• Accurately count and record production pieces and production hours.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties, participate in 5S efforts, and keep the work area orderly, clean, and safe.
• Keep equipment and products free of foreign object debris (FOD).
• Promote teamwork and follow company Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 outside commuting distance who pass the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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