Machinist III

The Machinist III is responsible for operating, maintaining, and advancing BL41200’s machine shop capabilities. The position requires a highly motivated individual with technical aptitude, leadership potential, problem-solving skills, and a strong interest in learning and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies. The incumbent will work closely with engineers, technical personnel, and other machinists to support the development, prototyping, and production of ALRE and SE systems.

This role includes leveraging hybrid additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, post-processing of additively manufactured parts, and maturing new manufacturing processes for prototyping and production.

This position is based in the Lakehurst, NJ area with the idea candidate within a 40-mile radius of the base. It requires four (4) days of on-site work, with ten (10)-hour workdays from Monday to Thursday. There is also the potential for overtime on Friday and Saturday, depending on the workload.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

Previous experience operating precision grinding machinery is preferred.

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and five (5) + years' 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. This experience shall include the setting up of 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.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

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