General Summary This position is responsible for a variety of assigned machining tasks including machining, documenting, and analyzing machined product to insure usable samples and/or hardware for engineering research. This position must program more complex CAM functionality and document procedures and techniques for each machining project. Key Responsibilities Others may be added * Perform close tolerance and high quality machine work in a timely and cost effective manner on the most complex tasks. * Independently determine and develop approach to solutions by applying standard machining techniques. * Program complex CAM functionality. * Document procedures and techniques accurately for all assigned projects. * Machine all hardware and specimens in exotic and one-of-a-kind materials to precise tolerances. * Ensure final product meets design specifications. * Make recommendations on ways to improve design and repeatability. * Perform other duties as may be required by supervisor * Keep work area organized – apply 6S principles to assigned areas and actively assist shop supervisor in shop-wide implementation. Position Specific * Perform work with shop equipment including lathe, mills, grinders, and measuring tools. * Interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions. * Maintain shop equipment and cleanliness of shop area. * Maintain safe conditions in work area. * May provide training to less experienced machinists. * Estimate cost of jobs, select materials, lay out work, and make inspections. * Make recommendations to engineers on ways to improve specimen and/or hardware. * Perform other duties as required by supervisor. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications * US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance * Associate degree or Trade/Vocational Certification in Machining plus 5 years of applicable machining experience, or HS/GED plus 10 years of applicable machining experience. * Experience with a broad application of principles, theories, concepts and techniques, plus a working knowledge of other related fields. * Demonstrated ability to precision machine all hardware and specimens in difficult to machine materials. Preferred Qualifications * Previous applicable experience working with precision machining equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, and measuring tools in a research environment. Job Specific Behaviors * Planning and Organization - Systematically identifies issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self and others to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives * Attention to detail - Utilizes established monitoring system, records data accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures accuracy of data. * Technical Expertise – Possesses and applies professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience, and judgment to accomplish a result, serve customers better, and contribute to organization’s intellectual capital. * Communicates with Impact – Expresses thoughts and ideas effectively in individual and group situations; adjusts language to the needs of the audience. Ideas are clearly defined in grammatically correct written communication. Work Environment & Conditions This position involves work in a high bay area using a variety of machining apparatus. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required including: * Safety glasses * Hearing protection (varies based on tasks) * Safety shoes * Respirator as required Current tetanus shot required. Physical Demands In performing the work for this position, the technician must be able to: * Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. * Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. * Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work. * Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work. * Lift / carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work. * Pull or push objects weighing up to 50 lbs. in performing the work. * Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation). * Reach for objects above the head or below the waist. * Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs. * Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels. 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