Lead Machinist
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Alabama, United States
Employment Type: Permanent
Location Terms: On-site
Your Role
SAS FF’s manufacturing team is critical to executing our missions. As a 2nd shift Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer, you will lead our 2nd shit team and play a critical role in significantly impacting the company and industry.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:
- Experience leading a team of machinists and ensuring work is completed as scheduled
- 4+ years of CNC machine operating and programming experience
- GED required, trade school certificate a plus, or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of the operation of both 3 and 5-axis mills; lathe experience is a plus
- Ability to hold close dimensional tolerances .0002-.002
- Experience in creating custom fixturing
- Ability to interpret aerospace prints with a high amount of GD&T
- Capable of producing conforming parts to specifications within the required time frame while maintaining all quality standards
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
We are most interested in candidates who also have the following:
- A passion and aptitude for learning, along with a great work ethic
- Experience in aerospace prototype machining
- Programming using Mastercam
- Experience with Dmg Mori and Okuma machines
- Ability to program and operate both mills and lathes
- Experience in an AS9100 and/or ISO9000-certified production environment
The annual salary for this role is $35.00/hr. - $48.00/hr. In addition to base pay, 2nd shift offers a 10% differential. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.
Special Aerospace Services – Flight Factory (SAS FF) is an aerospace manufacturing company serving the commercial aerospace and private space sectors. We strive to offer a truly unique work environment to individuals who want to be an integral and valued team member. SAS FF specializes in design for manufacturing optimization, including advanced manufacturing on multi-axis machining centers. SAS FF provides design, prototyping, production, assembly, and testing under one roof. We are AS9100 and ISO9000.
Your Role
SAS FF’s manufacturing team is critical to executing our missions. As a 2nd shift Lead CNC Machinist/Programmer, you will lead our 2nd shit team and play a critical role in significantly impacting the company and industry.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:
- Experience leading a team of machinists and ensuring work is completed as scheduled
- 4+ years of CNC machine operating and programming experience
- GED required, trade school certificate a plus, or equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of the operation of both 3 and 5-axis mills; lathe experience is a plus
- Ability to hold close dimensional tolerances .0002-.002
- Experience in creating custom fixturing
- Ability to interpret aerospace prints with a high amount of GD&T
- Capable of producing conforming parts to specifications within the required time frame while maintaining all quality standards
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
We are most interested in candidates who also have the following:
- A passion and aptitude for learning, along with a great work ethic
- Experience in aerospace prototype machining
- Programming using Mastercam
- Experience with Dmg Mori and Okuma machines
- Ability to program and operate both mills and lathes
- Experience in an AS9100 and/or ISO9000-certified production environment
The annual salary for this role is $35.00/hr. - $48.00/hr. In addition to base pay, 2nd shift offers a 10% differential. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills.