Senior Orion CNC Machinist & Spacecraft Fabrication Expert

ASRC Federal; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center, FL, seeks a Senior Orion Spacecraft Technician Machinist to program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to fabricate precision parts for the Orion crewed spacecraft.

The ideal candidate has extensive MasterCAM experience, strong GD&T interpretation, and proven fixture design skills, with a track record in aerospace manufacturing and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years CNC experience (programming, setup, operator).
• CNC machining/ Toolmaker certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, Set up, and Operate CNC Equipment (HAAS)– Develop, edit, and verify MasterCAM programs using engineer provided CAD model and print for 3-/4-axis mills and 2-axis turning center
• Manual Machine Tool Expertise- Set up and run vertical knee mills (Bridgeport), engine lathes, drill presses, band saws, bench grinders, metal shears, and other standard machine shop equipment
• Tooling & Work-Holding Optimization – Select appropriate cutting tools, inserts and fixturing; ability to design and fabricate custom fixtures as needed
• Blueprint & GD&T Interpretation- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications to meet exacting aerospace standards
• Inspection- Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, OD, ID, and Depth Micrometers to do floor inspection of parts
• Continuous Improvement- Evaluate process performance to propose tooling or workflow enhancements
• Documentation & Reporting – Complete work orders and program documentation in both paper and digital formats to maintain traceability for aerospace compliance
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow established safety protocols and standard operating procedures

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC operation

MasterCAM

GD&T reading

Blueprint interpretation

Precision measurement

Continuous improvement

Documentation

Safety protocols

Education

High School diploma

CNC machining certification

Tools

MasterCAM

Job description

ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center, FL, seeks a Senior Orion Spacecraft Technician Machinist to program, set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to fabricate precision parts for the Orion crewed spacecraft.

The ideal candidate has extensive MasterCAM experience, strong GD&T interpretation, and proven fixture design skills, with a track record in aerospace manufacturing and meticulous documentation.