5 Axis Machinist Programmer

Lexington County, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Tittle: 5 Axis Machinist/Programmer
Location- Lexington MA.
Onsite role.

Laboratory 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 MIT Lincoln Laboratory 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.

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.

US Citizenship is required due to nature of the work.

Job Tittle: 5 Axis Machinist/ProgrammerLocation- Lexington MA.Onsite role.Laboratory 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 hig...