Machinist IV-1st Shift

ADDMAN Engineering • Glen Burnie, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

ADDMAN is seeking a Machinist to set up, operate, clean, and maintain machining equipment, including horizontal and vertical multi-axis machines. The role produces precise parts and supports efficient operations and high equipment utilization for the defense, space, and commercial aerospace industries. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Glen Burnie, Maryland facility. Qualified CNC machinists may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 at the hiring team's discretion. Relocation may be offered to candidates who live outside commuting distance and meet the qualifications and interview requirements.

The Machinist follows safety and quality procedures, interprets engineering documentation, selects tooling and programs, sets machine controls, monitors operations, and makes adjustments to meet specifications. The position requires accurate production and inventory records, use of precision measuring equipment, adherence to AS9100, ISO 9000, and internal QMS standards, and maintaining a clean, orderly, FOD-free work area. The role may also involve training others and coordinating with engineering, production, programming, maintenance, and other departments.

The work takes place in manufacturing areas and involves required personal protective equipment. Physical activities include sitting or standing as needed, walking periodically, reaching, and lifting materials or documents as required. ADDMAN Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in a CNC shop using multi-axis machines.
• Exposure to and experience with manufacturing and CNC machining processes.
• Strong 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 meet 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 with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Team-oriented and willing to learn new skills and concepts.
• U.S. person citizenship status, as required by ITAR.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gage pins, height gages, dial indicators, and precision scales.
• Ability to hold very tight tolerances of +/- 0.0001.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow safety policies, procedures, and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
• Physical ability to sit or stand as needed, walk periodically on a level surface, reach above shoulder height or below the waist, and lift as required using proper lifting techniques.

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, wear required personal protective equipment, verify equipment is functioning properly, and stop operations or use lockout/tagout when conditions are unsafe.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
• Write or modify G-code and calculate or set machining controls, including speed, feed, coolant flow, and cutting depth and angle.
• Select appropriate programs, fixtures, tooling, drills, and inserts.
• Start and monitor machine operations, detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust the machine or program 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.
• Perform layouts and set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce parts to precise specifications.
• Follow travelers, routers, and machining procedures to complete machining processes.
• Accurately record production information, including material manufacture dates, parts produced, and other production criteria.
• Update inventory systems for usage and scrap and prepare Material Tags for non-conforming parts.
• Use gauging and precision measuring equipment to ensure conformance to engineering specifications and tight tolerances.
• Follow AS9100, ISO 9000, and internal Quality Management System standards.
• Provide training to other department employees when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production-piece and production-hours records.
• Complete housekeeping and cleanup duties and participate in 5S efforts to maintain an orderly, clean, and safe work area.
• Keep equipment and products free of foreign object debris (FOD).
• Promote teamwork and follow company Human Resources policies and 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 qualified candidates who meet the interview requirements and do not live within commuting distance of the facility.

What This Job Offers

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