Experimental Machinist 3

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an Experimental Machinist for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Logan, Utah
Schedule: 9x80A
Duration: 3 months
Term: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen

Position summary:

Our client is looking for an Experimental Machinist who is ready to step up their game and move into a Senior (level 4) role.
The Logan, UT team researches, designs, develops, produces, and tests a variety of mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro-optical equipment and systems including low background infrared scene/source generators, optical collimators and scan mirror systems, cryogenic positioning hardware, infrared imaging, and instrumentation of vacuum/space/environment chambers.
This team supports multiple prime contractors in the development and production of both test systems and flight hardware for a multitude of applications including tactical missiles, launch detection, and missile defense systems. Their work protects our country from enemy threats.

Duties:

Plans the layout, fabrication, and testing of mechanical devices; sets up and operates any type of precision machine tool to make original parts, tools, mechanisms, and devices for experimental purposes.
Identifies raw material requirements for parts to be machined.
Solves problems relative to work-holding arrangement, unusual materials, machine settings, tools, product specifications, and fabrication methods for production process.
Normally performs precision work to exacting tolerances and dimensions for research engineers in a developmental laboratory condition.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship and many years of precision all-around machining experience on unusual, original, and intricate layout, machining, and assembly tasks.

Basic qualifications for Machinist Level 4:

High school diploma or equivalent education
Minimum 6 years of experience working in a machine shop
Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, GD&T, and other engineering specifications
Working knowledge of shop floor mathematics and measuring tools/equipment
Ability to use basic hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Ability to set up and operate a variety of manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines, and grinders
Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines including the use of Mastercam software
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely and with concern for the safety of others

Preferred qualifications:

Associate’s degree
6+ years of CNC 3-5-axis machining experience
Experience with and fundamental understanding of G-Code
CNC Machinist Certification from an accredited Trade School
Ability to understand and work with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and disciplines.
Experience in following written set-up instructions and/or performing unique setups
Demonstrated ability to solve unique machining challenges including reworking parts
Experience with Haas VMCs and/or EZ-Trak mills (Milltronics controls)
Experience with CNC lathes
Experience with EDM equipment
Experience TIG/GTAW welding aluminum and stainless steel
Excellent communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
Willingness to learn and possess a positive team working attitude

Required technical skills:

4+ years’ experience on 3 Axis CNC machines, 4 and 5 Axis is a plus
Ability to read and interpret production specifications, production diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical specifications (English)
Able to use basic power hand tools
Experience in complex measurements and advanced shop math calculations relative to tolerances, dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Lathes
Manual Milling
Proficiency in CAM programming with Mastercam preferred.

Nice to have:

CAD/CAM software

Interested? Learn more:
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Work authorization: US Citizen. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00512

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Logan, Utah, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/