Stratolaunch

aerospace

LeadMachinist

$48–60k Mojave, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Machinist at Stratolaunch. Skills: CNC machining, CAD/CAM software, Blueprint reading, GD&T. Create parts. Create CNC Programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure end part meets intended need; Produce quality parts; Ensure program reliability; Baseline work holding; Baseline cutters for production; Achieve rapid technology deployment

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot NC programs; Diagnose machine health; Diagnose machine malfunctions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum, Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs, May need to support composite fabrication, May need to support system technician work, Operation of company vehicles

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to follow engineering drawings, Ability to follow detailed work instructions, Excellent attention to detail, Ability to work in a small team environment, Program 5-Axis CNC machining Center, Program CNC Lathes, Troubleshoot NC programs, Work with tooling vendors, Machine parts to exact specifications, Use of machine tools, Work with engineers, Work with shop personnel, Work with customers, Setup machine tools, Adjust machine tools, Operate machine tools, Check machine tools, Perform precision machining operations, Diagnose machine health, Diagnose machine malfunctions, Perform maintenance on machines, Apply knowledge of metallurgy, Apply knowledge of mechanics, Apply knowledge of shop mathematics, Apply knowledge of layout, Apply knowledge of machining procedures, Produce quality parts, Maintain machines, Maintain a safe working environment, Practice safe machining procedures, Read engineering orders, Interpret engineering orders, Read blueprints, Interpret blueprints, Read written work instructions, Interpret written work instructions, Fabrication of components, Layup of components, Fabrication of assemblies, Layup of assemblies, Wet lay-up processes, Pre-preg lay-up processes, Gap mapping, Corner tapes, Troubleshooting aircraft systems, Fabrication of aircraft systems, Installation of aircraft systems, Maintenance of aircraft systems, Troubleshooting launch vehicles systems, Fabrication of launch vehicles systems, Installation of launch vehicles systems, Maintenance of launch vehicles systems, Excellent communication skills, Experience in managing people, Proven leadership skills, Mechanical background, Metallurgical background, Blueprint reading, GD&T, Use of precision measuring tools, Calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Pin gauges, Other scales, Programming CAD/CAM software, Machining centers, Running manual machines, Manufacturing tight tolerance parts, Designing parts, Designing fixtures, Ability to plan operations, Ability to execute operations, Practice safe operating procedures, Ability to perform preventative maintenance, Ability to perform required maintenance, Machining all types of materials, Aluminum, Stainless Steels, Titanium, Inconel, SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Mastercam, Ability to stand for extended periods, Physically able to handle items weighing up to 50 lbs

Nice to Have

Support composite fabrication, Support system technician work

What You'll Do.

Establish machine shop

Maintain machine shop

Provide procurement support

Operate machine tools

Diagnose machine health

Perform machine maintenance

Apply metallurgy knowledge

Apply mechanics knowledge

Apply shop mathematics

Apply layout knowledge

Apply machining procedures

Produce quality parts

Maintain safe working environment

Practice safe machining

Guide others in safety

Read engineering orders

Interpret engineering orders

Read work instructions

Interpret work instructions

Support composite fabrication

Support system technician work

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with engineers; Work with shop personnel; Work with customers; Lead other machinist personnel; Lead welding personnel; Work with engineers and shop personnel

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Plan and execute a sequence of operations

Full Job Description

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. The lead machinist position will create parts, CNC Programs, tools and fixtures and will work with engineers and shop personnel to ensure the end part meets its intended need. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a machine shop, be a lead for other machinists or welders and provide procurement support of capital equipment for the shop. A majority of the parts will be one-off prototype parts requiring a high level of detail and quality control and may require rapid response times to support flight operations; always ensuring safe operations. This position, when not performing machine shop work may need to support composite fabrication or system technician work for the aircraft or launch vehicles. This position requires the ability to follow engineering drawings and detailed work instructions with excellent attention to detail in a small team environment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead other machinist or welding personnel. Program 5-Axis CNC machining Center and CNC Lathes using Mastercam or NX Troubleshoot NC programs real time to help ensure program reliability Work with tooling vendors to baseline work holding and cutters for production Machine parts to exact specifications, using a wide array of machine tools such as lathes, mills, waterjets, grinders, and other specialized tools. Work with engineers, shop personnel, customers, to determine the proper methods and sequences of operations. Setup, adjust, operate and check all machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations. Listen, feel

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