CNC and Manual Machinist

The successful candidate will support Fibertek's NASA customer at Goddard Space Flight Center with mechanical design and fabrication activities and perform applicable maintenance, safety, property and accounting requirements.

* Work directly with scientists, engineers, and technicians in design, fabrication, integration, modification, repair, and test of parts for mechanical flight and non-flight hardware. Use expertise to improve the quality and outcome of their projects.

* Design and fabricate parts and fixtures to meet aerospace engineering needs.

* Machine and fabricate to specifications, and verifies conformance of parts. Perform machine setups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.

* Provide drawings, sketches, and specifications in completing various machining operations.

* Develop jigs, fixtures and other specialized non-production devices.

* Maintain equipment and coordinate service calls when needed.

* Identify and order tooling, materials, etc.

* Serve customers with quick reaction assistance and repairs when needed.

* Maintain clean work areas and equipment.

* Follow lab, equipment, Fibertek and NASA safety requirements and reporting.

* Complete all required training in a timely manner.

* Provide timely reporting including weekly/monthly timekeeping/project charge reports to Fibertek and NASA.

Job Requirements

* 10 years' experience aerospace machining

* 10 years' experience CNC machining and CAM software programming

* HAAS CNC Machining Center programming, setup and operation experience

* Experience with Hardinge Lathe, Bridgeport Manual Mill, 3-D printers

* Ability to lift and maneuver materials, parts, tooling and supplies in and around work space and equipment.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to work self-sufficiently

* US citizenship required.

FIBERTEK, Inc. is a recognized leader in advanced lasers, lidars and laser communication systems providing our DoD, NASA and aerospace customers discriminating capabilities. We pride ourselves in our innovation and customer success focused culture enabled by a creative and relaxed work environment. Fibertek fosters a progressive learning environment that values inspiration, promotes professional challenge and encourages personal growth. We offer a competitive and incentivized compensation package with excellent benefits.

Fibertek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and experience. Fibertek does not engage in nor permits any discrimination in the workplace.