Amentum is actively searching for an experienced Senior Machinist to support our customer site in Durham, NCWe work hand in hand with the product engineers to fabricate and repair various tooling equipment. 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.Job Responsibilities:
Fabricate or repair parts, 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 parts, equipment, and test fixtures.
Ability to interpret CAD models and drawings for estimation of labor and materials to produce complex assemblies.
Interpret written instructions and specifications.
Use hand tools such as drills, sanders, and grinders.
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 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 to complete the task.
Direct interaction with client engineers on part design and fabrication.
On call as needed for emergency repairs and support. Team leader, willing to work together to get the job done right.
Good time management and ability to prioritize tasking based upon provided schedules and priorities.
Ability to estimate time required to complete tasking.
Ability to interpret and generate CNC code using available software for complex geometry.
Monitor quality control processes to ensure completed parts meet all specifications.

Minimum Requirements:
Vocational/technical training beyond high school and at least 10 years of job-related experience or equivalent
Expertise in the setup, tooling selection, and operation of CNC and manual milling machines, lathes, and other machine shop auxiliary machinery
US citizenship
Familiarity with machine shop fabrication processes and machines. (mills, lathes, drills, etc.)

Additional Information:
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position may require a valid Driver's License.

This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization. Note - U.S Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client's location.
This position will require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
Requires the use of a Company/Client approved utility knife.
Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.

Special Requirements:
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

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.Labor Law PostersEEO including Disability/Protected Veterans