Machinist B

L3HarrisHuntsville, AL
Onsite

About The Position

Position sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.
  • A trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.
  • Manual machining experience is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of setting up the operation of milling machines and lathes.
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans and/or work instructions.
  • Working knowledge performing in-process inspection of finished parts utilizing appropriate inspection and gaging equipment.
  • Knowledge of industry applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principals and properties.
  • Knowledge of basic mathematic principles to solve problems.
  • The ability to work in a team environment and relate to all levels of employees.

Responsibilities

  • Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required and method of setup and arrangement.
  • Works with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Makes shop computations.
  • Fits and puts together precision parts and determines material, parts and equipment required.
  • Fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings and specifications through the use of required machine tools.
  • Inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements.
  • Sets up and operates machine tools.
  • Runs machine shop equipment such as lathes, CNC, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
  • Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.
  • Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
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