Advanced Mission Partners a wholly owned subsidiary of SSAI, seeks CNC Machinist. to help provide support to the procurement team. The CNC Machinist manufactures precisely engineered parts used to build instruments, machines and tools. Their duties include setting up equipment, operating equipment and inspecting finished parts. The position is located at the manufacturing facility in Lanham, Maryland. The responsibilities include:Responsibilities:
Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and report defects
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience and familiarity with Computer Numerical Control (CNC) software and machinery used for computer-aided manufacturing
Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc.)
Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements
Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
Math skills to take precise measurements and make calculations
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective manufacturing plans based on specifications
Ability to move roughly 25 to 50 pounds and remain stationary throughout a shift
Understanding of health and safety regulations to reduce the risk of workplace accidents
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of vocational school training
10+ years’ experience operating CNC machinery
Supervisory experience.
EOE, including disability/vets
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
