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.

• Advise on metals machining, designing, and production problems.
• Design, manufacture, or modify precision tools, gauges, cutting tools, metal dies, or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material and fixtures.
• Perform metal shop calculations, determining cutting speeds, feeds, and settings.
• Use manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines to manufacture and repair cams, gears, slots, and keyways for aircraft components.
• Write programs for CNC machines using CAD‑CAM methods.
• Check completed components and determine serviceability according to drawings and specifications.
• Disassemble, assemble, and fit component parts using specialized fasteners.
• Use metal working equipment and tools to produce surface finishing specifications.
• Extract broken or damaged screws, nuts, bolts, and aircraft hardware.
• Check components for wear tolerances using precision measuring devices and tools.
• Enter required data on aircraft forms and input data into the Maintenance Information System.
• Perform structural fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment in line with IAW technical data, selecting correct filler materials and shielding gases.
• Clean parts using liquid, vapor, and sand blasting equipment.
• Read and understand engineering or mechanical drawings/blueprints.
• Fabricate, manufacture, weld, braze, silver solder, cut, preheat/post heat, bend, and saw in the correct sequence to complete welding projects without direct supervision.
• Design and repair special trailers and stands used in aircraft maintenance.
• Perform heat‑treating, tempering, annealing, stress relief, and artificial aging of aerospace metals, tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures per technical data.
• Set up and operate stationary and mobile MIG, TIG, plasma arc cutters, oxyacetylene cutting torches, and heat‑treating ovens.
• Maintain certification requirements I/A/W AFI 21‑105, T.O. 00‑25‑252, and Military Specifications 1595 for materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and Inconel.
• May perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector and may conduct weld training and recertification in various welding processes.
• Knowledge of hazards of explosive gases, hazardous rays, and fumes, and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned with provided training, including TDY and travel.
• Work days, swings, nights, and/or weekend shifts as required.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of welding and machine shop practices/procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; US citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain a flight line driver's license.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and shifts as required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ working knowledge in welding and machining.

Hourly Rate: $50.44

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

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran 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.