Machinist C - 3rd Shift

L3Harris Technologies • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist C sets up and operates a variety of machine tools—including lathes, CNC machines, milling machines, and precision grinders—to fabricate parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. The role uses work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications to produce and inspect piece parts.

The position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and follows a third-shift 4/10 schedule: 10-hour days, four days per week. The employee uses and maintains shop tools, machinery, and equipment, keeps records of equipment use, and performs other related duties as assigned. The ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school certification or state-licensed Journeyman Machinist certification is strongly desired.
• Manual machining experience.
• Working knowledge of setting up and operating milling machines and lathes.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints, production plans, and/or work instructions.
• Working knowledge of in-process inspection of finished parts using appropriate inspection and gauging equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable industry laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine shop procedures and practices, principles and properties, and basic mathematics for problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a team environment and relate to employees at all levels.
• Experience as a manual machinist on a conventional lathe and with CNC machining in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts, and setup and arrangement methods.
• Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments, perform shop computations, and fit and assemble precision parts.
• Determine the materials, parts, and equipment required.
• Fabricate piece parts according to work instructions, drawings, and specifications using required machine tools.
• Inspect piece parts according to work instructions and drawing requirements.
• Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, CNC machines, milling machines, and precision grinders.
• Use, adjust, clean, and store tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Keep records and reports of equipment use.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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