Machinist III

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist III to join our team!

This is a CBA position with Amentum.

The Machinist II will:

• Plan, layout, machine and assemble to precision tolerances parts and tools designed to meet exacting standards and specifications consisting of mechanical or specialty apparatus.
• Set and operate a variety of machining equipment such as engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses, to fully utilize all functions of the machines.
• Plan and determine the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts required to obtain required finishes and tolerances, determine cutting tools to be used and method of holding and aligning work.
• Make complete layout on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work, to check for sufficient stock and for reference during machining.
• Set up machines to completely and independently perform any operations within their capacity. Select mount and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling. Determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds and depth of cut. Select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for specified finish and best performance consistent with the type of material being machined.
• Check own machine set up and parts run for conformance to blueprint specifications. Grind own tool bits and drills.
• Work from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions.
• Offers technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs.
• Operate the machines to perform such typical operations as chasing all types of single and multiple external tapers; turning, boring, reaming, facing, slotting, etc., for any type of machine fit; machining parts involving compound angles or concentric and coordinated concave or convex surfaces to exacting tolerances.
• Ability to program and operate in at least one CNC language.
• Train less experienced machinists; general inspection of work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Organize and properly store inventory, materials, and safety equipment.
• Use of lift equipment as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of machinist experience.
• Familiarity in at least one CNC programming language.
• Proficient with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

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• Develop CNC/Lathe programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools,…