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MachinistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role - protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
Description:
The Machinist shall setup/operate CNC Vertical Machining Centers and manual shop equipment to manufacture mechanical prototypes and machine components from engineering CAD drawings and sketches. The machinist shall work in various materials to include metal, wood, plastics, nylon, composites, and others. The Machinist must work with minimum supervision
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate CNC Vertical Machining Centers by utilizing set up sheets, tooling lists, and load programs.
Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.
Works from prints, complex drawings, sketches, or samples to accomplish layout and plan for sequential machine operations.
Works with a variety of metals and materials that have complex machining characteristics.
Operates various hand and power tools to perform fabrication processes to include band saws, drill presses, mechanical shears, and punches.
Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code to operate CNC machinery assigning tool paths, feed rates and other cutting parameters. Import numerical code to machines and perform setup and operation function to machine components.
May work independently from drawings, applying technical knowledge to develop and machine components.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
Support prototype development and low-volume production runs.
Work Environment:
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved
Experienced in operating Hass VF series milling machines
Experienced in operating Hass TL lathes
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology.
Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam).
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments.
Basic Compensation:
$60,000 - $75,000 USD annually
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity
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