Machinist​/Tool and Die Maker​/Aerospace Structural Welder

The Machinist/Tool and Die Maker/Aerospace Structural Welder is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

• Advises on metal machining, designing and production problems; designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, cutting tools, metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material, and fixtures to facilitate metal‑working operations.
• Performs metal‑technology shop calculations such as determining cutting speeds, feeds and settings.
• Uses manual and CNC metal‑working machines to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots and keyways for aircraft components, machine repair and aerospace support equipment.
• Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and CAD‑CAM methods.
• Checks completed components and determines serviceability in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Disassembles, assembles and fits component parts using specialized fasteners; uses metal‑working equipment and tools to produce surface‑finishing specifications for components; extracts broken or damaged screws, nuts, bolts and aircraft hardware.
• Checks components for wear tolerances by using precision measuring devices and tools.
• Enters required data on aircraft forms and inputs data into the Maintenance Information System.
• Performs structural fusion welding on aircraft/aircraft components and aerospace ground‑support equipment in accordance with technical data.
• Must have knowledge to select the correct filler materials and shielding gases when producing flight‑critical welds.
• Clean parts utilizing liquid, vapor and sand‑blasting equipment.
• Read and understand engineering or mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Required to fabricate, manufacture, weld, braze, silver solder, cut, pre‑heat-post‑heat, bend and saw in the correct sequence to perform welding projects without direct supervision.
• Design/repair special trailers and stands used in aircraft maintenance.
• Perform heat‑treating, tempering, annealing, stress‑relief and artificial ageing of aerospace metals, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures in accordance with technical data.
• Set up and operate stationary and mobile MIG, TIG and arc welders, plasma‑arc cutter, oxyacetylene cutting torch, heat‑treating ovens.
• Must be able to maintain certification requirements I/A/W AFI 21‑105, T.O. 00‑25‑252 and Military Specifications 1595 in steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and Inconel.
• May perform duties as a qualified weld inspector and may perform weld training and re‑certification official in various welding processes.
• Knowledge of hazards of explosive gases, hazardous rays and fumes, along with proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned with provided training to include TDY and travel.
• Must be able to work days, swings, nights and/or weekend shifts as required.
• Must maintain training qualifications.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of welding and machine‑shop practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Must meet physical requirements; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 lb is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  
  Note:
  
  US citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight‑line driver’s license.

• A minimum of 5 years’ working knowledge is preferred.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $50.44

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.