Apprentice CNC Machinist

Systems Application & Technologies Inc

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.

Position Type
:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Location
:
St. Inigoes, MD

Pay Information
: $20-$25/hr + $5.09/hr (Health & Wellness benefit)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance, 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.

• 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.