CNC Operator

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility.  Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Medical 
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Life 
• 401k 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Paid Holidays 
• Employee Referral Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Light machine maintenance including wiping machine down on the outside and cleanup of chips and dust on the inside. Adds oil and other fluids regularly 
• Measures dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. 
• Reports any machining defects or dimensional non conformance to department lead immediately.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a lathe operator or technician 
• Ability to read, speak and write in English

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Operating machinery from a standing position
• Constantly positions self to operate machinery in a variety of configurations.
• Constantly visually inspect parts
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.