Machinist III - Spaceflight Precision (9/80)

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Houston, TX is seeking a Machinist III to join our team supporting NASA programs. You will plan, machine, and assemble parts to exacting tolerances using a range of manual and CNC equipment, read blueprints, and apply precision methods.

The role requires 12 years of machinist experience, CNC programming familiarity, and the ability to work from detailed drawings. You will train others, ensure safety, and maintain a clean work area while supporting a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of machinist experience.
• Familiarity in at least one CNC programming language.
• Proficient with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, layout, machine and assemble to precision tolerances parts and tools designed to meet exacting standards and specifications.
• Set and operate a variety of machining equipment such as engine and bench lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, job borers, grinders, hones, gear cutters, and drill presses, to fully utilize all functions of the machines.
• Plan and determine the sequence of machining operations, number of cuts required to obtain required finishes and tolerances, determine cutting tools to be used and method of holding and aligning work.
• Make complete layout on parts involving compound angles and exacting mating part work, to check for sufficient stock and for reference during machining.
• Set up machines to completely and independently perform any operations within their capacity. Select mount and align various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling. Determine, set, and adjust machine speeds, feeds and depth of cut. Select, mount, and fasten cutting tools for specified finish and best performance consistent with the type of material being machined.
• Check own machine set up and parts run for conformance to blueprint specifications. Grind own tool bits and drills.
• Work from detailed drawings, templates, sketches, assembly blueprints, or oral instructions
• Offers technical direction to customers on pre-fabrication reviews, modifications, or repairs.

Skills

CNC programming knowledge

Blueprint reading

Reading blueprints

12 years machinist experience

Ability to follow written and verbal

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HAAS Machining Centers

Hurco Machining Centers

Servo Machining Centers

Mazak Machining Centers

CAD CAM (ProE, GibbsCAM, or Conversational CNC)

Overhead crane experience

NASA flight hardware handling

Job description

Amentum in Houston, TX is seeking a Machinist III to join our team supporting NASA programs. You will plan, machine, and assemble parts to exacting tolerances using a range of manual and CNC equipment, read blueprints, and apply precision methods.

The role requires 12 years of machinist experience, CNC programming familiarity, and the ability to work from detailed drawings. You will train others, ensure safety, and maintain a clean work area while supporting a fast-paced aerospace environment.