Machinist IV-1st Shift

Addman Engineering • Glen Burnie, MD

1d • $32 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist sets up, operates, cleans, and maintains machining equipment, including horizontal and vertical multi-axis machines, to produce precise parts and support efficient operations and high equipment utilization. The role serves the defense, space, and commercial aerospace industries. The position is based at the Glen Burnie, Maryland facility and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Relocation may be offered to qualified candidates who live outside commuting distance and pass the interview process. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to qualified CNC machinists at the hiring team’s discretion.

The machinist interprets technical drawings and specifications, selects programs and tooling, sets machining parameters, and operates and adjusts equipment to achieve required dimensions and tolerances. The role includes using precision measurement equipment, recording production and material information, updating inventory and nonconformance records, following quality and safety procedures, and maintaining an orderly work area. The machinist may also train department colleagues and collaborate with engineering, production, programming, maintenance, and other teams to resolve machining or assembly issues.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in a CNC shop using multi-axis machines.
• Some exposure to and experience with manufacturing and CNC machining processes.
• Deep understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and the physical properties of materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, titanium, and nickel.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and minimal supervision.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams to support the business and deliver quality products on time.
• Computer aptitude, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• U.S. person citizenship status, as required by ITAR.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gage pins, height gages, dial indicators, and precision scales.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting or standing as needed, walking periodically, reaching above shoulder height or below the waist, and lifting as required using proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program or post-secondary vocational training.
• High proficiency in CAD/CAM software and complex CNC programming, including Mastercam.
• Understanding of continuous improvement or lean/Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, use required personal protective equipment, verify equipment functions as designed, and stop or shut down operations in unsafe conditions; use lockout/tagout when necessary.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
• Write or manipulate G-code and calculate or set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and cut depth and angle.
• Select appropriate programs, fixtures, tooling, drills, and inserts.
• Operate machines, monitor for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine settings or programs as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, production personnel, programmers, maintenance, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems; work with material preparation and finishing departments as needed.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools and produce parts to precise specifications using knowledge of materials, layouts, setups, and precision machining procedures.
• Follow travelers, routers, and machining procedures.
• Accurately read and record production-critical information, including material manufacture dates and quantities produced.
• Update inventory systems for usage and scrap and prepare material tags for nonconforming parts.
• Use gauging and precision measuring equipment to verify conformance with engineering specifications and standards throughout production, including tight tolerances of +/- 0.0001.
• Comply with AS9100, ISO 9000, and internal Quality Management System standards.
• Provide training to department colleagues when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production piece and production-hour records.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties, participate in 5S efforts, and keep work areas and equipment orderly, clean, safe, and free of foreign object debris.
• Promote teamwork and follow company human resources policies and procedures.
• Comply with company safety policies and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified CNC machinists, at the hiring team’s discretion.
• Relocation may be offered to candidates who meet qualifications and pass the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed