CNC Machinist (5-Axis/Lathes) | Overtime

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Wellness

Income protection

Paid leave & retirement

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing in Colorado Springs is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team. The role focuses on programming, setup, and operation of CNC Lathes and Mills to produce precision aerospace components.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in precision machining, read engineering drawings, and operate high-precision measuring tools. Overtime and security clearances may apply in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Must be capable of reading engineering drawings
• Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment
• You will be expected to 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 engineering drawings

Shop math

Interpreting work instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Mill

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Hand tools

Job description

Leidos Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing in Colorado Springs is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team. The role focuses on programming, setup, and operation of CNC Lathes and Mills to produce precision aerospace components.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in precision machining, read engineering drawings, and operate high-precision measuring tools. Overtime and security clearances may apply in this fast-paced environment.