Machinist-Model Maker I

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles challenging issues in defense technology, including advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies, and payload delivery capabilities.

About the role

Creates and constructs tools and parts in a variety of materials such as metal and plastic. Uses blueprints, drawings, and/or CAD designs to create models according to established specifications. May perform minor repair on model making machinery.

Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable of, and experienced in, the operation, upkeep, and maintenance of machine shop equipment, including (but not limited to) lathe, mill, shear, brake, band saw, grinder, and drill.
• Working knowledge of forming, bending, and machining both metal and plastic materials.
• Practical skills in the use of tools, processes, and mechanical fixtures.
• Ability to fabricate and assemble production tooling, fixtures, and prototype parts.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and SolidWorks drawings.
• Performs preventative maintenance to machine shop tooling and equipment in the model shop according to the preventative maintenance plan.
• Maintain shop to assure a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Associate's degree preferred or equivalent technical training.
• Knowledge of a 3D modeling package and CNC machining practices and set-up are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/fingers, feel, and reach with arms.
• This position requires the ability to lift, bend, or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage. Healthcare concierge to help navigate benefit selections. Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.
• Paid Benefits: Competitive compensation. 401k program with company match (75% up to 8% plus 1% employer contribution). Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick). Paid parental leave. Adoption assistance. Fertility and family building assistance.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Flexible work schedules available based on position:
    • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
    • 5/8s
    • 4/10s
    • 3/12s
  • Lifestyle spending account.
  • Perks at work.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary benefits available: longer-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and many more options.