Apprentice CNC Machinist in St. Inigoes

CNC Machinist Apprentice

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

SA-TECH is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we've developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

SA-TECH currently supports the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWCAD) Naval Air Systems Command, and the NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Divisions by providing rapid organic engineering, prototyping, reverse-engineering, environmental testing, antenna repairs and life-cycle extensions, and production capabilities.

We are currently hiring several Apprentice CNC machinists for a rapidly growing operation at WOLF in St. Inigoes, MD. We are looking for talented Apprentice (0-2 yrs exp) artisans who are looking to move up in their careers and are willing to be trained on a variety of machines. Successful applicants will join a motivated team of Machinists at our St.

Inigoes, MD facility, leading and performing all facets of machining, including programming, setup, and operation of top-of-the-line CNC mills and lathes, as well as occasional conventional machining operations.

The following job functions are basic requirements (but other duties may be assigned as well):

• Program, set up and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, and on occasion, conventional mills, lathes, and miscellaneous machine shop equipment to manufacture unique, one-of-a-kind products and systems to support NAWCAD WOLF projects.
• Implement geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices to ensure all production products are manufactured to drawing specifications.
• Maintain proficiency in the latest CAD/CAM (ex: GibbsCAM, Master Cam) capabilities through formal and informal company-provided training.
• Work collaboratively with customers to understand project requirements and schedule, developing machining options, and translating customer requirements into functional hardware that meets all project specifications.
• Actively train & mentor Junior Machinists and other shop personnel as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Follow and enforce all safety standards within the Machine Shop.
• Plan and conduct work from blueprints, drawings, test plans, and aviation technical publications.
• Must work well with others, as part of a team.
• Perform standard pre-operational checks on assigned machines and notify facility PM technician for any issues with machine performance.
• Fabricate unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, or apparatus in support of experimental project test articles.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned machines, as well as maintenance of tool inventories and procurement of equipment, supplies, tools, and consumables as required.
• Other tasking, as required to support customer requirements.

Work Conditions:

• Conditions will vary but most work will be performed in an active Machine Shop, so it can get loud.
• Must be well-versed in safety protocols.
• Position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.

Requirements:

Education/Experience/

Skills:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Formal trade school, college, or military training school highly desired.
• Up to two (2) years of CNC experience.
• Mix of conventional and CNC machining experience, along with knowledge of Gibbs Cam (or other common CAD/CAM such as Master Cam programs) required.
• Full command of various machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, and plating.
• An in-depth knowledge of materials including, but not limited to, carbon steel, aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, composites, and fiberglass.
• Skilled in mathematics required for machinists, also the ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, dial caliper, and all other measuring devices required by the Machinist Trade.
• Forklift experience and/or 3D printing experience a plus.
• Current Driver's License required; must be able to be insured through company's vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
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