Milling Machine Machinist Security Clearance

Position: Milling Machine Machinist 2 with Security Clearance
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 2, in Palmdale, CA. Job  Pay Rate: $63 - $68/hr

Job Description:

Sets up and operates plain or universal, horizontal, or vertical milling machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours; boring compound angular holes; doing helical and spiral milling; serrating; and gear, spline, and keyway cutting to exacting tolerances. Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; plans sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup;

determines, sets, and adjusts speeds, feeds, and depth of cut; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience. Exclude general, all-around machinists and operators who do not perform own setups or determine sequence of operations. Basic Qualifications for Milling Machine Machinist 2
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years related machining experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment.
Experience in programing and operating a 3 axis and/or 5 axis CNC machine (with simultaneous movements)
Experience in Mastercam or related Cam software
Experience in GD&T in design and manufacturing process
Ability to design and create customized fixtures and tooling for jobs
This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 35 pounds, working overhead or at heights, and accessing small, confined spaces
Ability to pass a new hire Physical.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as defined by the company to meet its business needs. U.S. Citizenship required for clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Milling Machine Machinist 2
Experience in programing and operating a 3 axis and/or 5 axis CNC machine (with simultaneous movements)
Experience in Mastercam or related Cam software
Experience in GD&T in design and manufacturing process
Ability to design and create customized fixtures and tooling for jobs
Experience working in an Aviation Rapid Prototype and/or Experimental Fabrication Environment
Experience using NX or CAD modeling programs
Experience working from Composites, Al, Ti, and Inconel
Active U.S. Government Secret level clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years.

Experience with Aerospace Parts
Experience in a team environment
Innovative and self-motivated
Knowledge of ERP/SAP Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and Daily Pay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit  or  The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
* The California Fair Chance Act

* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

* Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

* San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance