Machinist III

Amentum•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. They have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist III to join their team with the Department. This is a JETS II CBA position with Amentum. The Machinist III will plan, layout, machine and assemble to precision tolerances parts and tools designed to meet exacting standards and specifications consisting of mechanical or specialty apparatus. They will set and operate a variety of machining equipment such as engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses, to fully utilize all functions of the machines. The role involves planning and determining the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts required to obtain required finishes and tolerances, determining cutting tools to be used and method of holding and aligning work. They will make complete layout on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work, to check for sufficient stock and for reference during machining. The Machinist III will set up machines to completely and independently perform any operations within their capacity, select mount and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling, and determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds and depth of cut. They will select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for specified finish and best performance consistent with the type of material being machined, and check their own machine set up and parts run for conformance to blueprint specifications. The role also includes grinding own tool bits and drills, working from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions, and offering technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs. They will operate machines to perform typical operations such as chasing all types of single and multiple external tapers; turning, boring, reaming, facing, slotting, etc., for any type of machine fit; machining parts involving compound angles or concentric and coordinated concave or convex surfaces to exacting tolerances. The Machinist III will also be able to program and operate in at least one CNC language, train less experienced machinists, and perform general inspection of work. Maintaining a clean and organized work area, organizing and properly storing inventory, materials, and safety equipment, and using lift equipment as required are also part of the responsibilities. Performing related duties as required is also expected.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of machinist experience.
Familiarity in at least one CNC programming language.
Proficient with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Requires Occasional: Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.
Lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead (occasional).
Carrying up to 50 pounds for 3 feet (occasional).
Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting and crawling from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.
Requires Frequent: Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
Standing.
Hearing with or without correction.
Requires Constant: Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
Seeing with or without correction.
Requires the ability to: Follow set procedures and standards.
Apply basic mathematical skills.
Plan and work selecting proper tools.
Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.
Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked.
Recognize and report safety hazards.
Must be able to work in a fast paced team environment.
Performs routine and/or non-routine skilled work, relies on experience and judgment to plan and execute tasks.
Must be able to wear steel toed shoes.
Will be required to participate in hearing loss prevention program.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the programming of CNC Mills and Lathes with CAD CAM is a plus; ProE, GibbsCAM, or Conversational CNC with multi axis programming.
Experience on the following machine tool types: HAAS Machining Centers, Hurco Machining Centers, Servo, Mazak Machining Centers.
Experience with Horizontal multi axis or Vertical with 4th axis rotation with setup and tooling knowledge.
Overhead crane experience.
Handling of NASA flight hardware.

Responsibilities

Plan, layout, machine and assemble to precision tolerances parts and tools designed to meet exacting standards and specifications consisting of mechanical or specialty apparatus.
Set and operate a variety of machining equipment such as engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses, to fully utilize all functions of the machines.
Plan and determine the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts required to obtain required finishes and tolerances, determine cutting tools to be used and method of holding and aligning work.
Make complete layout on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work, to check for sufficient stock and for reference during machining.
Set up machines to completely and independently perform any operations within their capacity.
Select mount and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling.
Determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds and depth of cut.
Select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for specified finish and best performance consistent with the type of material being machined.
Check own machine set up and parts run for conformance to blueprint specifications.
Grind own tool bits and drills.
Work from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions.
Offers technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs.
Operate the machines to perform such typical operations as chasing all types of single and multiple external tapers; turning, boring, reaming, facing, slotting, etc., for any type of machine fit; machining parts involving compound angles or concentric and coordinated concave or convex surfaces to exacting tolerances.
Ability to program and operate in at least one CNC language.
Train less experienced machinists; general inspection of work.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Organize and properly store inventory, materials, and safety equipment.
Use of lift equipment as required.
Perform related duties as required.