CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift, Aerospace Precision

Leidos; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing seeks a CNC Machinist 2nd Shift in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate has experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC Mills and CNC Lathes. You will read engineering drawings and work on a variety of operations to produce precision parts.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, verifying tolerances with gauges, and adapting to fast-paced projects. This role requires US citizenship and willingness to work 4x10s on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
• Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication.
• General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.).
• Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
• Candidates must be able to work overtime when required.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time, 4-days per week 10-hours per shift, 2ND shift.
• US Citizenship requirement and clearance requirement

Responsibilities

• Must be capable of reading engineering drawings
• Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
• Set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specification.
• Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.
• Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus. 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.
• Applicants must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced environment with little or no assistance
• Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.

Skills

Reading drawings

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

Shop math

Fixed gauge tools

Lift 35+ lb

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing seeks a CNC Machinist 2nd Shift in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate has experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC Mills and CNC Lathes. You will read engineering drawings and work on a variety of operations to produce precision parts.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, verifying tolerances with gauges, and adapting to fast-paced projects. This role requires US citizenship and willingness to work 4x10s on 2nd shift.