Machinist II Machining & Brazing

PDS Tech•Hopkinton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Machining Meets Aerospace Innovation. PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Machinist to support a leader in the aerospace industry. In this role, you’ll manufacture and assemble precision metal components, braze waveguide assemblies and cooling lines, and ensure every part meets demanding engineering specifications. If you take pride in craftsmanship, technical accuracy, and producing high-quality components, this is your opportunity to put your skills to work in aerospace manufacturing.

Requirements

At least 12 months of hands-on silver torch brazing and machining experience, including tooling, offsets, machine setup, and process verification.
Experience setting up and operating a Southwestern DPM milling machine with ProtoTRAK controls.
Silver torch brazing experience with waveguide components and cooling lines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
Experience with precision measurement, inspection, deburring, and dagging.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience machining aluminum and copper waveguide components.
Experience fixturing parts for vacuum brazing.
Background in precision aerospace manufacturing or similar high-tolerance environments.
Experience improving machining processes and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

Perform silver torch brazing on brass flanges, waveguide components, copper fittings, brass plates, and cooling lines.
Set up and operate Southwestern DPM milling machines with ProtoTRAK controls, cold saws, and precision grinders.
Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications to determine machining sequences and setup requirements.
Machine, fit, and assemble precision components to exacting dimensions and tolerances.
Select tooling, establish machine offsets, and adjust feeds and speeds to optimize machining performance.
Perform deburring, dagging, and other finishing operations.
Use precision measuring instruments to inspect work and verify conformance to specifications.
Prepare fixtures and support machining and brazing processes while maintaining quality and production standards.
Identify and resolve machining issues while supporting continuous process improvement.