Experimental Machinist 3

DPP is seeking an Experimental Machinist for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.


Work location : Onsite in Logan, Utah
Schedule : 9x80A
Duration : 3 months
Term : W2 contract
Work authorization : US Citizen


Position summary:

• Our client is looking for an Experimental Machinist who is ready to step up their game and move into a Senior (level 4) role.
• The Logan, UT team researches, designs, develops, produces, and tests a variety of mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro-optical equipment and systems including low background infrared scene/source generators, optical collimators and scan mirror systems, cryogenic positioning hardware, infrared imaging, and instrumentation of vacuum/space/environment chambers.
• This team supports multiple prime contractors in the development and production of both test systems and flight hardware for a multitude of applications including tactical missiles, launch detection, and missile defense systems. Their work protects our country from enemy threats.

Duties :

• Plans the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices; sets up and operates any type of precision machine tool to make original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices for experimental purposes.
• Identifies raw material requirements for parts to be machined.
• Solves problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for production process.
• Normally performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions for research engineers in a developmental laboratory condition.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship and many years of precision all-around machining experience on unusual, original, and intricate layout, machining, and assembly tasks.

Basic qualifications for Machinist Level 4:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Minimum 6 years of experience working in a machine shop
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications
• Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
• Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders
• Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines including the use of Mastercam software
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely and with concern for the safety of others

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• 6+ years of CNC 3-5-axis machining experience
• Experience with and fundamental understanding of G-Code
• CNC Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School
• Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.
• Experience in following written set-up instructions and/or performing unique setups
• Demonstrated ability to solve unique machining challenges including reworking parts
• Experience with Haas VMCs and/or EZ-Trak mills (Milltronics controls)
• Experience with CNC lathes
• Experience with EDM equipment
• Experience TIG/GTAW welding aluminum and stainless steel
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude

Required technical skills:

• 4+ years' experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
• Able to use basic power hand tools
• Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Lathes
• Manual Milling
• Proficiency in CAM programming with Mastercam preferred.

Nice to have:

• CAD/CAM software

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00512).

Work authorization: US Citizen. EOE/AA/V/D

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