Prototype​/Model Shop Machinist

Requisition Number: 27350

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $47,392.00 - $70,704.00

Security Clearance:
Secret

Level of

Experience:

Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5

ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5

ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Prototype / Model Shop Machinist with experience in fabrication with CNC and standard machine tools. This individual will be responsible for fabricating and modifying parts using standard machine tools including a knee mill, lathe, band saw, drill press, TIG and MIG welder, plasma cutter, pneumatic shear, manual press brake, etc. as well as a CNC router.

Parts include sheet metal panels and enclosures with cutouts, milled brackets and mounting fixtures, and welded assemblies. Parts are mostly aluminum with some steel and phenolic parts as well. The individual will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe machine shop, performing equipment maintenance, and ordering tools, material, and consumables. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working from verbal descriptions, concept sketches, or engineering drawings to fabricate parts and assemblies.

Will work daily with engineers to provide design inputs to help enhance manufacturability of prototype designs. For parts that cannot be produced in house, the individual will coordinate the quoting and production process through outside machine shops and fabricators. Must be inquisitive and have the ability to find solutions to unconventional problems, especially related to part geometries and fitment of tightly packaged assemblies.

The position will also involve other duties such as helping with facilities maintenance and repairs and escorting outside contractors as needed.

• Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
• 3 years minimum experience with standard machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, shear, etc.)
• Experience programming and operating CNC tools
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Ability to machine duplicates of existing parts
• Inspect parts to ensure quality with tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Basic computer knowledge including Windows and Office
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (Secret clearance required to start)
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work under direction or alone as the project dictates
• Must have a good attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Experience programming and operating a CNC router or mill
• Experience welding steel and aluminum
• Experience with other advanced manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, or water jet cutters

• Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
• Ability to bend, reach…