Machinist and Fabrication Technician

Machinist Technician

Operate and maintain the machine shop, including CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printing equipment to fabricate parts requested by Engineering. This role requires someone who can manage their own workload, prioritize competing requests, and execute independently with minimal day-to-day supervision. This role will be following the lead of the Machine Shop Supervisor, but the technician will be the primary on-site presence responsible for daily shop output and organization.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on machining experience, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce parts to specification, and strong self-direction to keep the shop running and fabrication tickets closing on schedule.

Operate CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printers to produce parts to specification

Read and interpret CAD drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine fabrication requirements

Use CAM software to generate CNC toolpaths and run programs to close fabrication tickets

Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify they meet engineering tolerances

Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs, and resolve equipment problems as they arise

Manage daily work order prioritization and production scheduling with remote input from the Machine Shop Supervisor

Keep the shop floor organized, clean, and production-ready at all times

Perform routine maintenance on all shop equipment to prevent unplanned downtime

Maintain consumables inventory and reorder supplies before stockouts occur

Track tooling wear and replacement needs across all shop equipment

Procure tools, materials, and equipment needed to fulfill fabrication requests

Flag large purchases or capital equipment needs to the Machine Shop Supervisor

Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, material usage, and equipment maintenance

Provide status updates to the Machine Shop Supervisor on shop output, delays, and equipment issues

Document recurring fabrication processes to build a reference library for common parts

2-3 years of hands-on machine shop experience

• Experience operating CNC mills and lathes
• Experience operating waterjet cutters, laser cutters, or both
• Experience with 3D printing workflows and materials
• Working knowledge of CAM software and CNC program generation
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment issues independently
• Experience with multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)

Knowledge of materials science as it applies to machining and fabrication

Experience with shop inventory management or procurement systems

Strong hands-on machining ability across CNC, waterjet, laser, and additive manufacturing equipment

Manages own schedule, prioritizes work orders, and delivers without day-to-day supervision

Provides clear updates to remote supervision and coordinates with Engineering on requirements and timelines

Keeps the shop, inventory, and documentation in order so work flows without delays

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.