Machinist/CNC Operator

Overview

Machinist/CNC Programmer (2026-25651):

Bowhead seeks a Machinist/CNC Programmer to join our team supporting a recently awarded contract providing small arms support to the USAF on Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland AFB, TX. 

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include: 

• Assist with producing small batches or large quantities of metal parts.
• Ensure products meet precise specifications.
• Assist with producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a CNC machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Familiar with using standard machinist tools and equipment including, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, lathes, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, stock pushers, indicating vices and tramming heads.
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T).
• Shall be able to confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
• Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special engineering needs. Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance and test experimental models under simulated operating conditions for such purposes as development, standardization, and feasibility of design.
• Provide assistance with small arms repair and perform machining and/or welding processes as needed in support of small arms weaponry.
• Set up and operate metal working, brazing, heat-training, welding, i.e., Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), and cutting equipment. Apply finishes (e.g., Cerakote™) to components to impart rust resistant surface.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience. 
• Proficient in computer programming in both FeatureCAM and GibbsCAM.
• Either one (1) of the two (2) following combinations:

  1) Machinist/Machine Technologist Certificate, to include the following disciplines:

  Print Reading for Machining Trades, Basic Machine Shop, Basic and Advanced Lathed Operations, Precision Tool and Measurement, Grinders (outside, internal,

  surface), Welding, Machine Tool Technology

  OR

  2) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) CNC Manufacturing Technician, to include the following disciplines: Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Advanced CNC Machining, Operation of CNC Turning Centers, Machine Centers, Statistical Process Control for Machinist, Basic Machine Shop, Precision Tools and Measurement, Print Reading for Machine Trades, Introduction to Computer Aided Design 

• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the secret level. Applicants who currently hold a secret clearance are encourage to apply.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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