E01-C07 Machinist

EXPANSIA•Hollywood, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. Our client is currently seeking a CNC Machinist who takes pride in precision, thrives in a "fast-paced environment", and is eager to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is more than a job â€” itâ€™s an opportunity to work on critical programs, expand your technical expertise, and grow with a company that is investing in its future.

Requirements

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
High School Diploma/GED and 8 years minimum CNC experience/programming
Must have strong CAD/CAM programming skills.
Proficient with Solidworks/Inventor
Excellent coordination and mechanical skills
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
Ability to work with little supervision
Ability to work in a high paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to provide constructive alternatives/approaches to solving issues
Ability to be flexible
Strong sense of urgency for critical tasks
Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedule and communicating process

Nice To Haves

Hardware installation/CNC Press brake operator a plus.

Responsibilities

Program, setup and operate CNC Live tool lathes
Program, setup and operate 3, 4, and 5 Axis CNC milling machines.
Setup and operate general shop equipment such as shears, drill presses, manual mills and lathes.
Program CNC machines using CAM software
Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints
Takes precise measurements to ensure quality is met using calipers, height gauges, gauge pins, etc.
Selects appropriate tooling to complete task.
Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
Design and create fixturing and work-holding for complex parts.
Help to maintain tooling inventory.
Provide material sizes and run times for quoting purposes.
Quality check in process parts to ensure parts meet specs.
Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Operate CNC Waterjet to cut raw stock
Understand requirements for AS9100 projects
Complete documentation to ensure AS9100 procedures are followed.
Hardware installation/CNC Press brake operator a plus.
Produce parts with tolerances as low as +/- .0005