5-Axis CNC Machinist II — Space & Defense Flight Hardware

Karman Space & Defense; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 기

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Arlington, WA, seeks a Machinist II to set up and operate 5-axis CNC machines, producing complex space and defense components from hard alloys like Inconel and copper. You will work on low-volume, high-value flight hardware and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure dimensional accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2–5 years of relevant experience, plus the ability to read blueprints and GD&T, monitor tool wear, and maintain a clean, safe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated ability to operate shop-related tools and equipment.
• Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, occasional use of stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates 5-axis CNC machines to produce complex space and defense components.
• Machines hard and exotic materials including Inconel, copper, and additively manufactured metals, selecting and adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and coolant strategies.
• Runs single-piece, high-value flight hardware with careful verification and deliberate execution.
• Develops and refines setups for new or unproven parts where established processes do not exist.
• Ensures machined parts meet customer specifications, drawings, models, and standard template protocol (STP) files.
• Demonstrates the ability to produce and maintain dimensional quality in a low-volume, high-complexity environment.
• Monitors tool wear and cutting conditions closely, stopping the process when necessary rather than running to failure.
• Utilizes blueprint reading skills, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), inspection skills, and related tools.
• Communicates proactively with Engineering, Programming, and Quality when part, model, or process risks arise.
• Performs general shop duties including deburring, in-process inspection, packaging support, and maintaining equipment, tooling inventory, and a clean machining area.

Skills

5-axis CNC

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Inspection skills

Shop equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Haas controls

Mazak Integrex

Fanuc controls

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Arlington, WA, seeks a Machinist II to set up and operate 5-axis CNC machines, producing complex space and defense components from hard alloys like Inconel and copper. You will work on low-volume, high-value flight hardware and collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure dimensional accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma and 2–5 years of relevant experience, plus the ability to read blueprints and GD&T, monitor tool wear, and maintain a clean, safe