Position Summary
This Machinist position with Oceaneering Space Systems affords the opportunity to work on vital components for NASA, aerospace, military and DoD programs. These programs will include the design, development, production, hardware processing, and sustainment of an integrated Extravehicular Activity (EVA) capability as a service for the NASA International Space Station (ISS), Artemis Program (Gateway and Human Landing System), and Commercial Space missions.
SCOPE OF FUNCTION :
Working under supervision this individual is responsible for the activities in the Machine Shop, consisting of a variety of tasks, some of considerable complexity which require the manufacture of Aerospace, military and DoD hardware and components to close tolerances.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Makes all set-ups and operates all machine tools to fabricate parts per Engineering drawings or sketches.
- Applies knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, machine shop procedures, and has good knowledge in the use of edge finders, indicators, etc.
- Studies specification, such as blueprints and sketches to determine dimensions and tolerances of piece to be machined, sequence of operations, tooling and materials and machines required. Understands GD&T principles and fundamentals. Establishes most efficient machining procedure to build the hardware.
- Verifies conformance of work piece to specification prior to turning in work, using calipers, micrometers, and various other inspection equipment (must have his / her own tools).
- Programs, set-up and operates Hurco CNC Mill and / or CNC Lathe.
- Performs machine maintenance and is responsible for keeping work are clean and reporting safety issues to Supervisor.
Qualifications
REQUIRED :
High school graduate or equivalent.4-6 plus years’ experience in close tolerance machining environment.The ability to read blueprints and / or drawings and an understanding of GD&T symbols and how they apply.Be able to complete CNC machine programs via conversational programming using machine controls to input part data from Engineering drawings and sketches to produce finished hardware.Offline programming using Creo / PTC, Mastercam or other CAM software experience.DESIRED :
Completion of an apprenticeship or technical program is a plus.