CNC Machinist – Multi‑Machine Programmer

Stcnet; Aberdeen Proving Ground (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a CNC Operator Tech at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This full‑time role focuses on operating mills and lathes with diverse CNC/NC control systems, programming, and maintaining tight tolerances per blueprints.

The candidate will interpret drawings, use precision gauges, and ensure tool setups and housekeeping meet contract standards. Responsibilities include setting up hardware, performing pre‑op checks, and executing bench work to finish

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience.
• Experience with a variety of CNC and NC machine control systems.
• Analyze engineering data and tolerances to determine most effective processes, using various CAM CAD software packages.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan operations where procedural information is unavailable.
• Possess or be able to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Program requirements on mills and lathes to include entering instructions, zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, conditional switches, proving part programs and troubleshooting code.
• Provide mill and lathe hardware setup by installing appropriate chucks, vise, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, bar feeder.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure tolerance specifications are met by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations.
• Interpret GD&T and use precision measuring instruments in setting-up and machining work to required tolerances.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously and perform cleanup and light maintenance on CNC machinery.

Skills

CNC Machining

GD&T

Algebra/Trigonometry

CAM CAD software

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a CNC Operator Tech at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This full‑time role focuses on operating mills and lathes with diverse CNC/NC control systems, programming, and maintaining tight tolerances per blueprints.

The candidate will interpret drawings, use precision gauges, and ensure tool setups and housekeeping meet contract standards. Responsibilities include setting up hardware, performing pre‑op checks, and executing bench work to finish