Apprentice CNC Machinist with Security Clearance

About the role

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is hiring several Apprentice CNC machinists for a rapidly growing operation at WOLF in St. Inigoes, MD. The position involves programming, setting up, and operating 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, and occasionally conventional machines to manufacture unique, one-of-a-kind products and systems for NAWCAD WOLF projects.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, and on occasion, conventional mills, lathes, and miscellaneous machine shop equipment to manufacture unique, one-of-a-kind products and systems to support NAWCAD WOLF projects.
• Implement geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices to ensure all production products are manufactured to drawing specifications.
• Maintain proficiency in the latest CAD/CAM (ex: GibbsCAM, MasterCam) capabilities through formal and informal company-provided training.
• Work collaboratively with customers to understand project requirements and schedule, developing machining options, and translating customer requirements into functional hardware that meets all project specifications.
• Actively train & mentor Junior Machinists and other shop personnel as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Follow and enforce all safety standards within the Machine Shop.
• Plan and conduct work from blueprints, drawings, test plans, and aviation technical publications.
• Must work well with others, as part of a team.
• Perform standard pre-operational checks on assigned machines and notify facility PM technician for any issues with machine performance.
• Fabricate unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, or apparatus in support of experimental project test articles.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned machines, as well as maintenance of tool inventories and procurement of equipment, supplies, tools, and consumables as required.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Formal trade school, college, or military training school highly desired.
• Up to two (2) years of CNC experience.
• Mix of conventional and CNC machining experience, along with knowledge of GibbsCam (or other common CAD/CAM such as MasterCam programs) required.
• Full command of various machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, and plating.
• An in-depth knowledge of materials including, but not limited to, carbon steel, aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, composites, and fiberglass.
• Skilled in mathematics required for machinists, also the ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial caliper, and all other measuring devices required by the Machinist Trade.
• Forklift experience and/or 3D printing experience a plus.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must already have or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.

Skills

• Skilled in mathematics required for machinists, also the ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial caliper, and all other measuring devices required by the Machinist Trade.
• Forklift experience and/or 3D printing experience a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Pay

$20-$25/hr + $5.09/hr H&W

Schedule

Flexible work schedules depending on the program, alongside generous PTO benefits.