Machinist III

Job Overview

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The Machinist III supports the Prototype and Manufacturing Division (PMD) machine shop  PMD provides critical hardware to the fleet. We overhaul arresting engines and launch valves and are the sole source of supply for the cables used for aircraft arrestment (i.e., purchase cables and cross deck pendants). We manufacture hardware in response to fleet emergencies and produce a wide range of support equipment and test this equipment appropriately.

PMD produces a large range of machined components from small components approximately one inch in size to large frames and equipment bases that are over 30 feet long.

This particular position would involve the operation of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses, and various electric and pneumatic hand tools. This position is based in the Lakehurst, NJ area with the idea candidate within a 40-mile radius of the base.

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
• Location: Lakehurst, NJ (within 40-mile radius)
• Salary: $54,000.00 - $66,500.00 (Lakehurst, NJ)

• Operates computer numerical control machines to fabricate new and replacement parts for mechanical equipment.
• Plans machining by studying written instructions and specifications.
• Interprets blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations and set up requirements.
• Establishes dimensions and tolerances and lays out work accordingly.
• Uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to set up and operate standard machine tools.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Monitors the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Makes parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of productions.
• Reports all machine malfunctions.
• May help to resolve machining or quality issues.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five (5)+ years of experience with CNC set-up and operation at a level that would be obtained working in a machine shop and/or through a vocational school program.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting up jobs including the selection and mounting of vises, selection of correct cutters, properly setting machine operating and feed speeds, and related tasks.
• Experience performing CNC programming is preferred but not required.
• Must have Master Cam experience.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from various metals, plastic, or other materials.
• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed to perform a job.
• Ability to produce precision parts with close tolerances.
• Strong understanding of Fanuc control systems.
• Understanding and programming skills of Master Cam.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and prints.
• Ability to operate equipment based on oral instructions.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools to confirm work piece dimensions.
• Sufficient math skills to calculate distances, angles, take-offs, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in a factory, machine shop or construction environment. Ability to move or transfer products and to lift up to 50 lbs.,

when required. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly, to clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warnings and take appropriate action.

Frequently required to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching - particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular,…