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The Senior Machinist will be responsible for fabricating mechanical prototypes and engineering models based on discussions and sketches provided by Engineers and Technicians. This role involves working with a diverse range of materials, including metals, wood, plastics, nylon, and composites. The Senior Machinist is expected to operate with minimal supervision from engineers to design and manufacture components.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.

Desirable Skills:

• Ability to interpret prints, complex drawings, sketches, or samples to plan and execute sequential machining operations.
• Experience working with various metals and materials that present challenging machining characteristics.
• Proficient in operating a range of hand and power tools for fabrication, including band saws, drill presses, mechanical shears, and punches.
• Capable of planning and executing complex machining tasks with minimal oversight, utilizing machines such as cylindrical and surface grinders, turret and engine lathes, milling machines, and shapers.
• Experience with intricate setups requiring precise machine attachments and a high level of accuracy in producing parts with stringent tolerances and finish specifications.
• Ability to lead and coordinate the work of junior machinists.
• Skilled in programming using Mastercam to create numerical code from blueprints and drawings for CNC machinery, including tool paths, feed rates, and other cutting parameters.
• Competent in importing numerical code to machinery and performing setup and operational functions to manufacture components.
• Ability to work independently from drawings, applying technical expertise.