Machinist C - 3rd Shift

L3Harris•Huntsville, AL

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 position interprets blueprints, sketches, engineering specifications, drawings, and work instructions; determines machining sequences, cuts, and setups; and uses machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to make and assemble precision parts. The role fabricates and inspects piece parts according to work instructions, drawings, and specifications. It also involves maintaining and storing tools, machinery, and equipment, keeping equipment-use records and reports, and performing other related duties as assigned. The employee must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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.
Ability to operate machine-shop equipment such as lathes, CNC machines, milling machines, and precision grinders 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 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 gaging equipment.
Knowledge of applicable industry laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Knowledge of machine tools and equipment, machine-shop procedures and practices, and machining principles and properties.
Knowledge of basic mathematics for solving problems.
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, engineering specifications, drawings, and work instructions.
Determine the sequence of operations, number of cuts, and method of setup and arrangement.
Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; perform shop computations; and fit and assemble precision parts.
Determine the materials, parts, and equipment required for machining work.
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 regarding equipment use.
Perform other related duties as assigned.