Machinist III

Machinist III

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist III to join our team!

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

**This is a CBA position with Amentum.

The Machinist II will:

• Plan, layout, machine and assemble to precision tolerances parts and tools designed to meet exacting standards and specifications consisting of mechanical or specialty apparatus.
• Set and operate a variety of machining equipment such as engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses, to fully utilize all functions of the machines.
• Plan and determine the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts required to obtain required finishes and tolerances, determine cutting tools to be used and method of holding and aligning work.
• Make complete layout on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work, to check for sufficient stock and for reference during machining.
• Set up machines to completely and independently perform any operations within their capacity. Select mount and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling. Determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds and depth of cut. Select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for specified finish and best performance consistent with the type of material being machined.
• Check own machine set up and parts run for conformance to blueprint specifications. Grind own tool bits and drills.
• Work from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions
• Offers technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs.
• Operate the machines to perform such typical operations as chasing all types of single and multiple external tapers; turning, boring, reaming, facing, slotting, etc., for any type of machine fit; machining parts involving compound angles or concentric and coordinated concave or convex surfaces to exacting tolerances.
• Ability to program and operate in at least one CNC language.
• Train less experienced machinists; general inspection of work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Organize and properly store inventory, materials, and safety equipment.
• Use of lift equipment as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required Skills:

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

Preferences:

• Technical aptitude to operate Mazak Lathes with Mazatrol programming experience. Sets up, and operates Mazak CNC lathes to produce precision metal parts according to technical drawings and specifications. Key responsibilities include editing programs (often using G-code or Mazatrol), performing first-piece and in-process inspections with precision measuring tools like micrometers and calipers, and performing routine machine maintenance. This role requires a strong understanding of machine tools, materials, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Develop CNC/Lathe programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems, experience in .stp files, CREO, and/or MasterCam, Mazatrol interpreting project blueprints, designing programs and setting up machines to produce the component outlined in the program
• Proficiency in the programming of CNC Mills and Lathes with CAD CAM is a plus; ProE, GibbsCAM, or Conversational CNC with multi axis programming.
• Experience on the following machine tool types: Mazak Lathes, HAAS Machining Centers, Hurco Machining Centers, Servo, Mazak Machining Centers.
• 5-Axis - MasterCam Programming experience, 5-Axis CNC, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori DMU, EDM, Water Jet, Amada Press Brake experience.
• Experience with Horizontal multi axis or Vertical with 4th axis rotation with setup and tooling knowledge.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Handling of NASA flight hardware.

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (if applicable)
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Essential Functions:

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and overhead (occasional).
• Carrying up to 50 pounds for 3 feet (occasional).
• Bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting and crawling from 1 to 30 minutes at a time.

Requires Frequent:

• Reaching for, handling, and manipulating objects and materials in all directions.
• Standing.
• Hearing with or without correction.

Requires Constant:

• Coordinating eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Seeing with or without correction.

Requires the ability to:

• Follow set procedures and standards.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Plan and work selecting proper tools.
• Compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form or lines, figures, and objects.
• Follow written and oral directions, plans and blueprints.
• Picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked.
• Recognize and report safety hazards.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. Performs routine and/or non-routine skilled work, relies on experience and judgment to plan and execute tasks. Must be able to wear steel toed shoes. Will be required to participate in hearing loss prevention program.

Work Environment:

The Manufacturing Facility is a large, climate-controlled work area with an array of machining equipment. Exposure to uneven ground levels, various noise levels caused by power tools, machinery, equipment, etc.

Equipment and Machines:

Operate and maintain machining centers both manual and CNC (mills, lathes, drill presses, grinders, hones, borers, water jets, etc.), powered shop tools (grinders, wire wheels, etc.), shop equipment (presses, drills, sheet metal brakes, sanders, saws, shears, etc.), lifts, mobile hoists (cherry pickers), chain hoists, overhead cranes, pallet jacks (powered and unpowered), hand trolleys, 4-wheel dollies, hand tools, stands, clamps, vises, potential forklift.