Mid Level Machinist

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Mid Level Machinist to assist the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Naval Architecture and Engineering Department in achieving new or improved understanding in concepts and technology, fundamental and applied research of the marine environment, engineering and naval architecture, hydromechanics, maneuvering and control, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and training.

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: West Bethesda MD 
JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL:  0%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following

• Three (3) to Seven (7) years of experience as a machinist in the fabrication of models and components for testing.
• High school Diploma, trade/industrial school graduate, or GED equivalent required.
• Current Secret Clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Related military experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mid Level Machinist supports on-site fabrication of models and large scale components in support of NSWC Code 80. Responsibilities include:

• Performance of metalwork and non-metalwork activities to fabricate and fit models and components for testing
• Operate machines and instruments; and perform material roll, cut, punch, press, drill and bore, grind, lap, polish, buff, lathe, turn, mill, drape, shape and plane, and weld.
• Review and reconcile discrepancies between hardcopy drawings, CADD files, and other physical components requiring assembly.
• Set up, operate, program, edit, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer-numeric-controlled (CNC) machines and tool sets.
• Align, secure, and adjust cutting tools and work pieces for the CNC machines, equipment, and tool sets.
• Monitor feed rate and machine speed; and perform adjustments for consistency.
• Measure, examine, and test completed products for defects; and perform corrective action to bring within specified tolerance.
• Provide fabrication support researching, planning, designing, advising, preparing, operating, inspecting, measuring, recording, testing, diagnosing, and documenting welding activities, sheet metal activities, and specialized tooling activities.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Flex time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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