Machinist

About the role

Amentum is currently seeking a Machinist to support the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. This project will provide the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto a range Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea) as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on Real-World emerging needs of the Warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Support the C5ISR Center in the Fabrication and Integration Branch.
• Set up and operate a full range of machine tools found in a well-equipped prototype development shop.
• Work from engineering design drawings and technical specifications.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy, to specified tolerances, during machining processes, through the use of measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, inside/outside & depth micrometers, gage blocks, surface and height gages, and dial indicators).
• Fabricate and construct mechanisms, models and instruments that fulfill engineering requirements.
• Determine necessity for special tools, dies and fixtures required to accomplish intricate machining and assembly operations and set-up and operate CNC machines (Machining Center, Lathe and Milling Machine).
• Work independently, with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Must have completed a four (4) year apprenticeship program and have two (2) years as a Journeyman Machinist or have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience working as a Journeyman Machinist.
• Experience with machining equipment including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operation is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain an Active Secret US Government Clearance.
• Please note US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with MasterCam and or Esprit software.
• Experience in the manufacture of communications-electronics or military systems.
• Graduate of a technical school.

Benefits

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