Master Machinist

Company Overview

Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures, including aircraft and rocket components. Our company applies the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing.

Estimated Salary Range

$31.38 to $40 per hour. Overtime eligible role.

Job Description

We are looking for a Master Machinist to work in our prototype, development, and production support machine shop. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, operating, and troubleshooting multi-axis NC and manual milling and turning equipment. This includes developing work holding methodology, selecting tooling and the appropriate machine for the job, and creating setup sheets for the machinists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop NC programs based on Engineering definition (CAD model, hand sketch, general description of the problem). Select appropriate cutters, speeds, feeds, depth of cut parameters. Load program, machine part & setup and verify accuracy of work when complete.
• Operate all equipment in the Lab Machine Shop.
• Machining a variety of materials - plastics/composites/aluminum/carbon steel/stainless steel/titanium/Inconel.
• Low volume, one-off projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A HS Diploma/GED Equivalent. Technical degree, vocational training, or a minimum of 15 years Industry experience and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Work independently using drawings, process instructions, test plans or other written specifications to perform job duties.
• Under direction of Team leaders, assist with executing/communicating all technical, schedule, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical expertise to internal and external customers.
• Lead and train other machinists in performing higher complexity job assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience using productivity tools; word, excel, PowerPoint.

Benefits

We offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement, and growth opportunities. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date.
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.
• Immediate 401k vesting.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff).

ST Engineering - MRAS Values Diversity

We're proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe it's through our differences that innovative changes are made.

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