TACOM (RRAD): Machinist (Contingency)

KBR, Inc.•New Boston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist sets up and operates machine tools to fabricate, modify, or repair metal and non‑metal parts used in TACOM‑supported systems and equipment. This role produces precision components to tight tolerances, supports maintenance and overhaul activities, and ensures parts meet required technical and quality specifications. The machinist’s work will include manufacturing, repairing, or modifying parts as needed. This position is contingent upon award.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; supplemental technical or vocational training preferred
5 years machining experience or comparable training with certification
Working knowledge of manual machining processes; CNC experience a plus
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Proficiency using precision measuring instruments
Knowledge of machining practices, tooling, and materials
Ability to perform work in physically demanding environments
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (as required)
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting DoD, Army, or TACOM programs
Prior government contracting experience

Responsibilities

Serves as Automotive Machinist.
Machines and grinds engine parts such as crankshafts, camshafts, flywheel and blocks, for combat, general purpose and special support vehicles.
Makes initial serviceability determination of wide range of components for gasoline, multi-fuel and diesel engines used in combat, general purpose or other diesel-powered equipment.
Determines if economically repairable should be salvaged or is useable as is by appropriate procedures such as precision gauging of critical dimensions, and pressure tests for cracks; re-assembles components.
As automotive machinist, determines work procedures, selects proper tools, lays out work and operates a variety of machines such as boring bar machine, bench lathes, drill presses, electric gear lathes, connecting rod, boring and grinding machine, camshaft line boring machine, and crankshaft grinders.
Works with a variety of metals such as steel, cast iron, brass, copper and aluminum.
Uses common tools of the trade such as precision gauges (micrometers, dial indicators, and feeler gauges), test stands, and fixtures to ensure dimensional tolerances required by specifications of applicable TM's, DMWR's, MWO's, TB, drawing and other Department of the Army publications.
Makes initial serviceability determination regarding a full variety of components and parts for gasoline, multi-fuel and diesel engines such as blocks, camshafts, tappets, rocker army assemblies, cylinders, manifolds, pulley and damper assemblies, gear sets and clutch disks.
Dimensional tolerances for machine operations and serviceability determinations vary from .0001 through .011. in addition to precision measuring tools and equipment used to check dimensions, utilizes diagnostic equipment to locate cracks and leaks.
Determines whether parts and components are useable as is, should be salvaged, or are economically repairable.
Performs journeyman oversight of lower grade workers performing measurement and examination of parts and units to determine serviceability, and the cleaning, repair, and assembly of items. Instructs lower grade workers and performs, as required, the assembly of items such as rocker-arm. assemblies, manifolds, pulley and damper assemblies, timing gears; the installation of freezing plugs, studs, bushings and bearings; and the fitting of pistons to cylinders.
Performs other duties as assigned.