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CNC Mill Turn/Lathe Machinist 1st shift

Leidos
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2025
Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos is seeking a talented CNC Mill Turn / Lathe Machinist 1st shift to join our Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

  • TheCNC Mill / Lathe Machinist must be capable of reading engineering drawings and CAD models to produce unique precision parts.
  • Candidate should also have experience in setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
  • Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials, such as Titanium, is a plus.
  • 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience is a plus.
  • Must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced R&D environment with little or no assistance.

Basic Qualifications

  • Candidates must possess a High School diploma/GED with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds unassisted.
  • Candidate must be able to work overtime when required.
  • Applicant must be able to work a full-time, 4-days per week 10-hours per shift, 1st shift.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 axis machining experience with Siemens and or Fanuc controls.
  • (2) two years of 2D & 3D experience with a CAM software tool.
  • SURFCAM, Edgecam or Catia experience.
  • Experience machining in a prototype environment.
  • Mori Seiki on screen programming with Celos controls a plus.

Original Posting

May 7, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Salary : $55,250 - $99,875

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