Mid-Level 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
: $25–$35/hr + $5.09/hr (Health & Wellness benefit)

About SA-TECH
: SA-TECH is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M), 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 operate several active test and training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy, and provide the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost‑effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

Current Support
: 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 hiring for several Mid‑Level CNC machinist positions at our WOLF facility in St. Inigoes, MD. We seek talented Mid‑Level (2–5 yrs exp) artisans willing to be trained on a variety of machines. Successful applicants will join a motivated team of machinists, performing programming, setup and operation of top‑of‑the‑line CNC mills and lathes, as well as occasional conventional machining operations.

• 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 (e.g., 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 and 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.
• Work well within a team.
• Perform standard pre‑operational checks on assigned machines and notify the 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, maintain tool inventories and procure equipment, supplies, tools and consumables as required.
• Other tasking as required to support customer requirements.

• Work will be performed in an active Machine Shop; noise level can be high.
• Must be well‑versed in safety protocols.
• Position includes: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Formal trade school, college, or military training highly desired.
• Two to five years of increasingly complex CNC experience.
• Mix of conventional and CNC machining experience and knowledge of Gibbs Cam (or other common CAD/CAM such as Master Cam programs) required.
• Full command of various machining processes including milling, turning, grinding and plating.
• In‑depth knowledge of materials including carbon steel, aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, composites and…