Amentum is accepting applications for an experienced Senior Machinist to support our on-site prototyping / limited production run machine shop in Ijamsville, MD.

　　We do not anticipate hiring for this role until April-May 2024 but we are accepting applications now and will consider all qualified candidates at that time.

　　We have multiple CNC lathes and vertical CNC mills with a complement of manual machines. We do primarily prototype work for DoD end users with many of our products actively deployed around the world for many years. We are a quality-focused environment that takes pride in the execution of our efforts and we are looking for someone who will help continue this tradition of excellence. work with the safety of yourself and others in mind at all times

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Fabricate parts for prototype equipment, working from complicated engineering drawings, sketches, and 3D models, written or verbal instructions with the capability of holding strict tolerances

　　Interpret sketches and 3D models for a variety of machined parts and assist other shop employees and engineers in the assembly of prototype parts, equipment, and test fixtures

　　Use hand tools such as drills, sanders, and grinders

　　Interpret written instructions and specifications

　　Plan and layout of work; using a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments

　　Set up and operate machine tools both manually and numerically controlled

　　Machine metal parts of various compositions (metal, plastic, etc.) to close tolerances

　　Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds of machining

　　Select standard materials, parts, and equipment required

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 7 years of job-related experience or equivalent

　　Ability to interpret and generate CNC code using CAM software for complex geometry

　　Expertise in the setup, tooling selection, and operation of CNC and manual milling machines, lathes, and other machine shop auxiliary machinery

　　Ability to interpret CAD models and drawings for estimation of labor and materials to produce complex assemblies

　　US citizenship

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience with Gibbs brand CAM software

　　Familiarity with machine shop fabrication processes and machines (mills, lathes, CAM software, drills, EDM, fiberglass layup, mold design)

　　Team player, willing to work together to get the job done right.

　　Good time management and ability to prioritize tasking based on provided schedules

　　Ability to estimate the time required to complete tasking

　　Willingness to attend customer meetings and visit sites throughout the continental United States to take firsthand measurements for later incorporation into project work

　　Monitor quality control processes to ensure completed parts meet all specifications

　　Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a secret clearance.

　　Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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