Machinist B (Weekend A)

L3HHCM20 • Huntsville, AL

5d • 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and CNC machining in an industrial / manufacturing environment.

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; and 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

What This Job Offers

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