Senior Machinist IV — Precision DoD Components & Prototypes

The MIL Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Machinist IV in Webster Outlying Field, MD to fabricate, repair, and modify mechanical components to exact specifications. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, planning machining operations, and using a range of manual tools to produce high-precision parts for defense and government programs.

The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality personnel to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years machining experience in relevant environments
• Experience operating lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and saws
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of machining principles, tooling selection, materials, speeds, feeds
• Experience machining steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze and alloys
• Shop mathematics and dimensional calculations
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining quality
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet production schedules
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing setting

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional machine tools (engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, saws)
• Manufacture replacement parts and fabricate new components from engineering drawings
• Interpret blueprints and work instructions to determine machining requirements and tolerances
• Plan machining operations, tooling, cutting sequences, speeds, feeds, and setups
• Perform precision machining with tight tolerances and surface finishes
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify specs and tolerances
• Conduct shop calculations for dimensions, tooling, and material removal
• Select materials, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for tasks
• Fit, assemble, and modify machined components as needed for repairs
• Troubleshoot machining and dimensional issues and implement corrective actions
• Support prototype fabrication and special projects
• Maintain machine tools and shop equipment
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspace per OSHA
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality teams
• Follow safety, quality, environmental, security, and operational procedures
• Perform other duties to support programs and business objectives

Skills

Machining experience

Manual machine tools

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Interpreting drawings

Dimensional tolerances

Quality troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety compliance

Shop mathematics

Education

High School Diploma

Machinist apprenticeship

Technical training

Experience equivalent education

Tools

CNC equipment

CAD models

GD&T

AS9100/ISO9001

Welding

Job description

The MIL Corporation is seeking a skilled Machinist IV in Webster Outlying Field, MD to fabricate, repair, and modify mechanical components to exact specifications. The role requires interpreting engineering drawings, planning machining operations, and using a range of manual tools to produce high-precision parts for defense and government programs.

The successful candidate will work with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Quality personnel to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.