CNC Programmer/Machinist (ET5)

About the role

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) CNC Programmer/Machinist will program and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce materials test specimens and test fixtures to support the Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle. The machinist will also perform manual machining operations as necessary to support the needs of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Convert Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings to numerically controlled machine code using programs such as SURFCAM.
• Manufacture primarily metal parts using computer numerically controlled (CNC) and manual machining techniques.
• Manufacture metal parts using wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and plunge EDM.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Operate cranes and rig loads.
• Operate forklifts.

Requirements

• Typically, educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or equivalent at least 6 years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
• Demonstrated experience using: Computer Aided Machining (CAM) programs such as SURFCAM. CAM mills and lathes. Manual mills, lathes, saws and shears.
• Desirable experience with: Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as Solid Edge. DMG Mori Seiki machining equipment such as mills, lathes and/or turning centers. Haas VF-series mills. Mitsubishi Wire EDM. Mitsubishi Plunge EDM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or equivalent at least 6 years of experience.
• US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Skills

• Computer Aided Machining (CAM) programs such as SURFCAM.
• CAM mills and lathes.
• Manual mills, lathes, saws and shears.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs such as Solid Edge.
• DMG Mori Seiki machining equipment such as mills, lathes and/or turning centers.
• Haas VF-series mills.
• Mitsubishi Wire EDM.
• Mitsubishi Plunge EDM.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retail retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Pay

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Schedule

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal paid overtime may be required to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.