Machinist

The role

The machinist will machine parts, tools, and fixtures and work with engineers and shop personnel. This role involves running NC programs on CNC equipment, setting up and inspecting first articles, and running manual machines. The person may also support composite fabrication or system technician work.

What you will do

• Machine parts to exact specifications using lathes, mills, waterjets, grinders, and other tools.
• Work with engineers, shop lead, and customers to determine methods and sequences of operations.
• Setup, adjust, operate and check all machine tools.
• Diagnose machine health and malfunctions and perform maintenance.
• Apply knowledge of metallurgy, mechanics, shop mathematics, layout, and machining procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Read and interpret engineering orders, blueprints and written work instructions.
• Support fabrication and layup of components using wet lay-up and pre-preg lay-up processes.
• Troubleshoot, fabricate, install and maintain carrier aircraft systems and components.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by management.

Required qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong mechanical and metallurgical background.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges and other scales.
• Proficiency in running manual machines.
• Capable of manufacturing tight tolerance parts.
• Capable of designing parts and fixtures.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to adapt quickly and change schedule in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Ability to plan and execute a sequence of operations.
• Practice safe operating procedures with all shop equipment.

Nice to have

• Experience in programming CAD/CAM software, and machining centers

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

About the company

Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Their team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations.