What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machinist position at Cummings Aerospace Inc?
Overview
The CNC Machinist is responsible operating, maintaining, and optimizing additive manufacturing (AM) systems to produce precision components, prototypes, and final products. This role blends traditional machining skills with advanced AM technologies, ensuring parts meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements. The position is a full-time non-exempt position and will report to the Mechanical Engineering Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment (FDM, powder-bed, etc.) and related post-processing tools.
- Set up and control AM processes, including parameter optimization, material loading, and build environment settings.
- Selects tooling, fixturing, machine feeds and speeds, and methods, including calculating dimensions, to accommodate machining operations and processes.
- Utilizes precision measuring equipment to machine and inspect parts and assemblies
- Select and prepare materials (metals, composites, polymers) for AM, ensuring compatibility with process parameters.
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and technical drawings to prepare parts for AM and hybrid machining.
- Performs general maintenance and housekeeping of workplace, tools, and equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process issues, machine malfunctions, and quality deviations to minimize downtime.
- Support R&D by contributing to new material development, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and quality teams to ensure parts meet specifications and regulatory standards.
- Maintain records of process parameters, materials used, and inspection results for traceability and compliance.
- Stay current with AM technologies, software, and industry standards to improve efficiency and quality.
- Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the day to day performance of duties
- Support other duties as assigned
Skills and Competencies
- A High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification, associate degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or materials science required.
- A minimum of three (3) year of experience operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment (FDM, powder-bed, etc.) and related post-processing tools.
- A minimum of three (3) years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills, Lathes, and machine tool technology required. HAAS VF-2SS and manual Bridgeport mill currently in use.
- Ability to operates in a manufacturing and R&D facility, in a controlled environment for sensitive AM processes.
- Able to work varied projects in a rapidly changing environment with limited assistance.
- Must have experience working in an AS9100 environment
- Demonstrated experience with 3D printer slicing software, Solidworks, CAM (MasterCAM) software is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to stand, twist, bend, squat, and reach for extended periods of time
- Candidate must be able to work 1st shift with work hours from 8:00a-5:00 p.m.
- Occasional overtime will be required
Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
Clearance
- Must have the ability to successfully pass a background investigation. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is desired.
Cummings Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cummings Aerospace complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Cummings Aerospace expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.