Machinist C (Shift 3)

L3HHCM20•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This 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. The role involves interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determining the sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup and arrangement. The machinist will work with a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments, make shop computations, and fit and put together precision parts. They will also determine material, parts, and equipment required. The position fabricates piece parts per work instructions, drawings, and specifications using required machine tools, and inspects piece parts per work instruction and drawing requirements. The machinist will set up and operate machine tools, use, adjust, clean, and store tools, machinery, and equipment, and keep records and reports of equipment usage. The ability to obtain a US security clearance is also required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Ability to run machine shop equipment such as lathes, CNC, milling machines, precision grinders, etc. to make parts to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

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.
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.
Uses, adjusts, cleans and stores the tools, machinery and equipment used.
Keeps records and reports of the use of equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to obtain a US security clearance.