Machinist A: Prototyping CNC & Fixtures Expert

Jobtome; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, seeks an experienced Machinist A to translate mechanical drawings into finished parts. You will develop fabrication strategies, program and operate CNC mills and lathes, and help fixture designs in a high-mix, low-volume R&D setting.

As part of a national security-focused program, you will work with SolidWorks/hyperMILL familiarity and advance materials experience. The role requires a Secret DoD clearance and offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct experience in subtractive manufacturing, hands‑on in milling, turning, or both.
• CNC programming and operation experience (milling and/or turning).
• Manual machining equipment experience.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and apply GD&T.
• Custom fixture design and fabrication capability.
• Proficiency with CAM software, 3D CAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Hand tool and inspection equipment competency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop fabrication strategies for new parts and communicate tooling requirements.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling and turning equipment.
• Run manual machining equipment as jobs require.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and apply GD&T.
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures and workholding.
• Maintain machine tools and shop equipment.
• Use hand tools and inspection equipment to verify work to print.
• Work independently and as part of a team supporting prototype builds.

Skills

Subtractive manufacturing

CNC programming

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T

Fixture design

CAM software

3D CAD

MS Office

Hand tools

Inspection tools

Teamwork

Education

Two-year technical school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAM software

3D CAD

SolidWorks

hyperMILL

Microsoft Office

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, seeks an experienced Machinist A to translate mechanical drawings into finished parts. You will develop fabrication strategies, program and operate CNC mills and lathes, and help fixture designs in a high-mix, low-volume R&D setting.

As part of a national security-focused program, you will work with SolidWorks/hyperMILL familiarity and advance materials experience. The role requires a Secret DoD clearance and offers relocation assistance.