CNC Mill Machinist - Second Shift

Are you looking for a machining position in an innovative manufacturing center that allows you to pursue a variety of challenges? Join our creative team on second shift. In our dynamic work environment, we focus on career growth and encourage staff to share knowledge and collaborate. We make critical contributions to space exploration, ocean study, national protection, and other impactful research projects by fabricating specialized hardware.

About the role

As a CNC Machinist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL), you will play an instrumental role in manufacturing next-generation spacecraft, undersea hardware, shipboard test systems, and communication components. You will join a highly-professional, multi-disciplinary fabrication team supporting programs from R&D prototypes to flight hardware meeting AS9100 standards. This position offers opportunities to work on 3-axis and/or multi-axis CNC milling machines and routers, explore sophisticated programming, fabricate complex hardware, and work with a wide range of materials (composites, aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, refractory metals, experimental alloys, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, maintain, and operate CNC and conventional milling machines for end-to-end manufacturing with minimal direction.
• Analyze and interpret solid models and blueprints to meet customer specifications, applying skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring instruments (e.g., I.D. and O.D. micrometers, calipers, height gauges) to verify customer hardware specifications and tolerances, and coordinate inspection with our quality assurance section.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers and designers on complex designs, providing fabrication insight to ensure project success.
• Achieve and maintain proficiency with all applicable quality processes associated with assigned work.
• Monitor and record duration of work performed in our ERP system in accordance with business and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience with set-up, programming, and operation of vertical or multi-axis CNC milling machines.
• Experience with CAD/CAM programming software (Mastercam preferred).
• Proficiency in operating general computer functions such as email, file directories, and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Functional understanding of programming language (G-Code/Heidenhain).
• Experience with conventional manual milling machines.
• Experience interpreting blueprints that use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to inspect hardware using common measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, thread gauges, indicators, height gauges, etc.).
• Willingness to work a second shift schedule (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday).
• Ability to acquire an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately a Secret level clearance. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in multi-axis machining, including simultaneous toolpathing.
• Experience with MasterCam (2024+) programming software.
• Familiarity with Mazak, DMG-Mori (Siemens), Haas, or Heidenhain CNC controls.
• Leadership and/or operations management experience.
• Track record of quoting/estimating work.
• Degrees or certifications in relevant manufacturing subject areas.
• A current security clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program.
• Unparalleled retirement contributions.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance and training/development.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Potential for bonuses or other forms of compensation, including sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Pay

Minimum Rate: $27.95/hour
Maximum Rate: $51.25/hour

Schedule

Second shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Opportunities for overtime will be made available as needed.