Posted 8 days ago

Mid-Level Machinist (Day Shift)

HollywoodOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Operates and programs CNC lathes, mills, and waterjets to produce precision parts for defense aerospace programs, ensuring quality and AS9100 compliance.

About this role

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD and Day Shift: 6am-4pm Mon-Thur and 6am-3pm Friday

Our client is currently seeking a Mid-Level Machinist who takes pride in precision, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to work on critical programs, expand your technical expertise, and grow with a company that is investing in its future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program, setup and operate CNC Live tool lathes

Program, setup and operate 3, 4, and 5 Axis CNC milling machines.

Setup and operate general shop equipment such as shears, drill presses, manual mills and lathes.

Program CNC machines using CAM software

Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints

Takes precise measurements to ensure quality is met using calipers, height gauges, gauge pins, etc.

Selects appropriate tooling to complete task.

Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.

Design and create fixturing and work-holding for complex parts.

Help to maintain tooling inventory.

Provide material sizes and run times for quoting purposes.

Quality check in process parts to ensure parts meet specs.

Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.

Maintains a safe and clean workstation.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Operate CNC Waterjet to cut raw stock

Understand requirements for AS9100 projects

Complete documentation to ensure AS9100 procedures are followed.

Hardware installation/CNC Press brake operator a plus.

Produce parts with tolerances as low as +/- .0005

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years minimum CNC experience/programming/relevant experience

Proficient with Solidworks/Inventor

Excellent coordination and mechanical skills

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Ability to work with little supervision

Ability to work in a high paced environment

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to provide constructive alternatives/approaches to solving issues

Ability to be flexible

Strong sense of urgency for critical tasks

Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedule and communicating process

Skills

AS9100CalipersCAM SoftwareCNC MachiningCNC Press BrakeCNC ProgrammingCNC WaterjetDrill PressesFixturingGauge PinsHeight GaugesInventorManual LathesManual MillsShearsSolidWorksTooling InventoryWork-holding

Mid-Level Machinist (Day Shift)

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS

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