CNC Machinist

CNC MachinistLeidos' Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team at our Colorado Springs, CO location. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.Primary ResponsibilitiesMust be capable of reading engineering drawingsOperation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.You will be expected to set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specification.Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus. 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.Applicants must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced environment with little or no assistancePerforms other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.Basic QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED3-5 years of experience years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabricationGeneral knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, deburring tools, wrenches, etc.Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.Candidates must be able to work overtime when required.US Citizenship requirement and clearance requirementPreferred QualificationsExperience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materialsStrong interpersonal skills.Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entriesIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.