5 Axis Machinist and Programmer

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Lexington, MA, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$45–$60 Per Hour

LOCATION

Lexington, MA, MA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Connexions mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Job Title: 5 Axis Machinist and Programmer

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

Duration: 6-month temp-to-perm contract, likely conversion after 6 months or 12 months
Pay rate: $45-$60/hr: please note that once converted to perm, the pay rate range would be $50.64-$52.54
Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), 10 days of Paid Time off, and 11 paid holidays
Job Location: Lexington, MA (100% on-site)
Schedule: M-F, standard business hours
Job#: bh18702

Our defense customer pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to design, model, and fabricate technologies and prototype systems for national security applications. These mission areas include space imaging and data processing, high-energy lasers, long-range laser communications, ground-based radars, and undersea communication terminals. Within the organization, the Fabrication Engineering Group works with program teams from initial design through manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing to fabricate low-volume advanced hardware. Our core PCB capabilities include automated solder paste printing, precision pick and place machines, and automated optical inspection systems. Our core mechanical competencies span precision fabrication, diamond turning, EDM machining, additive manufacturing, and 5-axis machining. Our core assembly, integration, and test capabilities include program integration spaces, cleanrooms, vibration testing, and space simulation chambers. The group concentrates on high-complexity parts, state-of-practice prototyping capabilities, technical excellence, quality systems for national security applications, and exceptional collaboration.

Internal fabrication resources are typically focused on supporting the most complex hardware, which oftentimes requires a collaborative approach to brainstorm and determine which machines/technologies should be leveraged to provide the highest probability of success. Machinists typically have ownership of their assigned parts end to end fabrication lifecycle and provided substantial autonomy over developing their fabrication approach, fixture design/fabrication, tooling, CAM programming, setup, and machine operation.

The ideal candidate is a talented, creative, and motivated individual with a strong aptitude for problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and time management skills with an enthusiasm, aptitude and willingness to learn new state-of-the-art technologies and software. Given the nature of working in a high precision environment, meticulous attention to detail is paramount in successful execution and delivery of high-quality hardware thats instrumental to program success. The position supports high precision mechanical fabrication (sub-thou accuracy typical) that oftentimes requires leveraging several advanced manufacturing technologies in series to achieve the final deliverable part. This typically requires close collaboration with program engineers and other machinists to develop a holistic fabrication approach.

Requirements:
10+ years of direct experience in simultaneous 5-axis machining, including setup, CAM programming, tooling selection, and CAM simulation
Competency reading mechanical drawings and interpreting GD&T
Ability to design and fabricate basic fixtures
Experience using basic hand tools and inspection equipment, such as:
-Calipers, thread/pin gages, micrometers, dial indicator, etc
Previous experience with the following software types:
-CAM
-3D CAD
-MS Office (Excel. Word, Outlook)
Enthusiastic to learn new fabrication techniques, technologies, and machine tools
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with other Laboratory personnel to solve fabrication challenges
Comfortable attending manufacturability reviews with confidence to participate and provide feedback
Self-motivator with excitement for working in R&D environment supporting novel prototype development that demonstrates technology of national importance
Maintain a clean and well-organized work area and follow safety protocols
Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Desired Skills:
Previous work in high mix, low volume job shop environment
SolidWorks CAD software
hyperMILL CAM software
m&h on machine inspection software
Heidenhain iTNC 530 controller
Prior experience machining any of the following: Titanium, Invar, Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs), Hastelloy, 17-4 PH, Invar, Fiber Reinforced Composites
Digital fabrication tools, such as;
-Model Based Definition (MBD)
-Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (Aras Innovator)
Exposure to ultrasonic machining

-Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (US citizenship, clean criminal history, no financial flags, or recent illegal drug use)

-This position is 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.
-Interviews: initial interview with 2 or 3 people; then second round interview with a wider team audience. Preference is for the second round interview to be in person but if there is a relocation candidate, they will do a Zoom interview.
-This position is a 6-month contract. At the end of the contract one of these will happen: 1) strong possibility of conversion to direct staff (based on headcount availability, performance, etc.), 2) one 6 month extension or 3) will end. If extended, at the completion of the one year mark, it will convert or end, there will be no further extensions.
Upon conversion, the hourly rate would be between $50.64 - $52.54.
Candidates must be willing to join the union upon hire.

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About the Company

Connexion Systems + Engineering

Connexion is an award-winning professional staffing firm that strives to be the unrivaled staffing solution for job seekers by expertly connecting talent with opportunity. Over the last 20 years Connexion has built the most admired team of staffing experts in the industry. We give back, change lives and offer unconditional support to the candidates we represent.

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COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1999

WEBSITE

https://www.csetalent.com/

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