Machinist III

Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, working with NASA at centers across the United States. We are seeking a Machinist III to join our team under the JETS II CBA agreement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, machine, and assemble parts and tools to precision tolerances, meeting exacting standards and specifications for mechanical or specialty apparatus.
• Set and operate a variety of machining equipment, including engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses.
• Determine the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts, cutting tools, and methods for holding and aligning work.
• Perform complete layouts on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work to check for sufficient stock and reference during machining.
• Set up machines independently to perform any operations within their capacity, including selecting, mounting, and aligning specialized machine attachments and tooling.
• Determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds, and depth of cut; select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for optimal performance.
• Check machine setups and parts for conformance to blueprint specifications; grind own tool bits and drills.
• Work from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions.
• Provide technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs.
• Operate machines to perform operations such as chasing tapers, turning, boring, reaming, facing, and slotting for precise machine fits.
• Machine parts involving compound angles or coordinated concave/convex surfaces to exacting tolerances.
• Program and operate machines using at least one CNC language.
• Train less experienced machinists and perform general inspection of work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; organize and store inventory, materials, and safety equipment.
• Use lift equipment as required; perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 years of machinist experience.
• Familiarity with at least one CNC programming language.
• Proficiency with standard machinist concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming CNC Mills and Lathes with CAD/CAM (e.g., ProE, GibbsCAM, or Conversational CNC with multi-axis programming).
• Experience with HAAS, Hurco, Servo, or Mazak Machining Centers.
• Experience with horizontal multi-axis or vertical 4th-axis machines, including setup and tooling knowledge.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Experience handling NASA flight hardware.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional:
  • Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, or structures above/below ground level.
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead.
  • Carrying up to 50 pounds for 3 feet.
  • Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, and crawling for 1 to 30 minutes at a time.
• Frequent:
  • Reaching, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
  • Standing.
  • Hearing (with or without correction).
• Constant:
  • Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
  • Seeing (with or without correction).

Additional abilities required:

• Follow set procedures and standards; apply basic mathematical skills.
• Plan and select proper tools for tasks.
• Compare and understand differences in size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Follow written and oral directions, plans, and blueprints.
• Visualize and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using measurable standards.
• Recognize and report safety hazards.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Perform routine and non-routine skilled work, relying on experience and judgment.
• Wear steel-toed shoes; participate in a hearing loss prevention program.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing facility with an array of machining equipment. Exposure to uneven ground levels and varying noise levels from power tools, machinery, and equipment is expected.

Equipment and Machines

• Machining centers (manual and CNC): mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, hones, borers, water jets.
• Powered shop tools: grinders, wire wheels.
• Shop equipment: presses, drills, sheet metal brakes, sanders, saws, shears.
• Lifting equipment: mobile hoists (cherry pickers), chain hoists, overhead cranes, pallet jacks (powered and unpowered), hand trolleys, 4-wheel dollies, forklifts.
• Hand tools, stands, clamps, vises.
• Computer workstations and peripheral equipment for database logs, records, and document printing.
• Office machines: printers, fax.

Other Essential Functions

• Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule; ability to adjust schedule for peak periods.
• Work in a team atmosphere; promote professional behavior that enhances productivity and teamwork.
• Maintain grooming and dress standards appropriate for the position and safe for the work environment.

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast and lunch).
• 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 (e.g., flexible spending accounts).
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) may include different provisions.

Pay

The compensation range or hourly rate for this role is provided as a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.