Machinist (Conventional & CNC)

LAUKOA; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Machinist to manage, maintain, and operate the AFCEC Fabrication & Test Support Facility in Florida. You will manufacture complex, non-routine parts and contribute to prototyping, testing, and design modifications using conventional and CNC machine tools. The position requires 7–10 years of machinist experience, proficiency in CNC programming, and strong shop mathematics.

A DoD CAC/NACI clearance and U.S. Person status are required; position contingent on award.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years' experience as a machinist, with design contributions.
• Knowledge of conventional and CNC machine tools; CNC programming and setup.
• Strong shop mathematics including plane geometry and trigonometry.
• Experience with aluminum, brass, bronze, steels; heat-treat effects.
• Ability to improvise tooling and fixtures; use precision measuring instruments.
• NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture complex, non-routine parts from varied metals using gov't tools.
• Determine tooling, feeds, speeds; consider heat-treating and welding effects.
• Perform shop-floor CNC programming and first article verification.
• Set up and operate high-speed water jet, laser cutter, lathes, and mills.
• Apply algebraic/geom/trig computations for dimensions.
• Use precision measuring instruments to hold tolerances.
• Provide backup in Welder and Sheet Metal Fabricator areas; read blueprints.

Skills

CNC programming

Shop math

Precision measurement

Tooling improvisation

Tools

CNC machines

Water jet

Laser cutter

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Job description

LAUKOA brings together a diverse portfolio of companies delivering mission-critical services to the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and commercial organizations. From environmental stewardship and infrastructure support to technology, operations, maintenance, and construction services, we help clients accomplish their goals through expertise, innovation, and trusted partnerships. Rooted in Native Hawaiian values, we are committed to delivering results that strengthen organizations, communities, and future generations.

Whether you’re building critical infrastructure in Greenland, supporting federal health programs in Florida, or protecting ecosystems in the Pacific, LAUKOA brings together people who care about what they do.

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LAUKOA is seeking an experienced Machinist to help manage, maintain, and operate the AFCEC Fabrication & Test Support Facility. The position manufactures complex, non-routine parts and RDT&E items from raw stock using conventional and CNC machine tools and contributes to the design, repair, and modification of prototypes, test articles, instrumentation, equipment, and unique project components.

• Job Description / Summary of Duties:
  • Manufacture complex, non-routine, typically one-of-a-kind parts and equipment from raw stock of varied metals, alloys, and other materials using government-provided conventional and CNC machine tools and precision handwork
  • Determine optimal tooling material, tool types, coolants, feeds, and speeds for rare metals and new alloys; account for heat-treating, annealing, plating, and welding effects; recommend more efficient or economical machining processes; resolve machining problems independently
  • Perform shop-floor CNC programming: manufacture first article to proof dimensions, verify programming/tooling/fixturing, edit programs, and coordinate design changes with the requesting customer
  • Set up and operate high-speed water jet, laser cutter, lathes, vertical/horizontal boring mills, milling machines, shapers, planers, saws, internal/external grinders, thread cutters, and radial drills
  • Apply algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations for lead/pitch, differential and compound indexing, compound angles, and root diameters
  • Use precision measuring instruments (vernier calipers, height gauges, micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, optical/mechanical comparators, go/no-go gauges) to hold tolerances
  • Provide backup capability in the Welder and Sheet Metal Fabricator areas; plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, and work orders; maintain safety, HAZMAT, and housekeeping standards
• Required Qualifications:
  • 7–10 years' experience as a machinist who has designed or participated in the design of new or improved items
  • Comprehensive knowledge of conventional and CNC machine tools; skill in CNC programming, setup, and automatic/semiautomatic operation with logical decision-making at program stops
  • Thorough knowledge of advanced shop mathematics including plane geometry and trigonometric functions
  • Knowledge of aluminum, brass, bronze, high-carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, nylon, rubber, plastics, and Teflon, and of heat-treat/annealing/plating/welding effects on machining
  • Skill in improvising tooling, fixtures, and setups for unusual surface configurations and untried tasks; skill with precision measuring instruments
  • NACI; DoD CAC; valid state driver's license; U.S. person only

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.