Senior Model Maker - CNC/CAD Prototype Expert

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME seeks a Model Maker in the Mechanical Shop of the Production Resources Department. You will act as the shop’s senior technical expert in developing and fabricating complex repair and prototype components.

The role includes master-level programming and process development, applying extensive machining knowledge to design, adapt, and execute repair methods, including cold spray programs from legacy data and drawings. Mentorship of junior staff is required.

Qualifications

• Senior technical expert in development and fabrication of complex components.
• Master-level programming and manufacturing process development for repair methods.
• Ability to develop cold spray repair programs from legacy data and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and fabricate complex repair and prototype components.
• Perform CNC programming and process development for production.
• Mentor and train junior machinists in cold spray processes.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Cold spray

Mentoring

Tools

CNC machines

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME seeks a Model Maker in the Mechanical Shop of the Production Resources Department. You will act as the shop’s senior technical expert in developing and fabricating complex repair and prototype components.

The role includes master-level programming and process development, applying extensive machining knowledge to design, adapt, and execute repair methods, including cold spray programs from legacy data and drawings. Mentorship of junior staff is required.