Machinist

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR electronic warfare secure communications aerial refueling special air missions aerial firefighting and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing building and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service spanning people finance platform operations legal and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects not just equipment. By owning the full stack from the lab to the field we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. Its a fast-moving intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility work on problems that matter and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) provides an integrated end-to-end capability for the rapid modification and fielding of mission-specific aircraft. The Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) Cell acts as the central command and coordination hub managing requirements and external interfaces from inception to operational delivery. Specialized technical execution is delivered by the Aircraft Integration Centre (AIC) a Part 145 facility focused on airframe modification and Aerospace Design (ASD) which provides organic design engineering and FAA-authorized certification. Collectively these elements bridge the gap between initial requirements and the deployment of flight-certified mission-ready assets.

The Machinist is responsible for producing high-precision aerospace components on multi-axis CNC equipment in a strict AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system environment. This role includes setup operation inspection and full CAM programming of 3-axis and 5-axis parts to exacting aerospace tolerances ensuring full traceability process control and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. This role will collaborate with our Engineering and Hangar Operations directly and will have to work well with teams to refine prototype and first of kind designs into functional articles for aircraft integration.

• Program set up and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills (and lathes as required) to produce complex aerospace components from aluminum titanium stainless Inconel and other aerospace alloys
• Create optimize and maintain CNC programs using CAM software (e.g. Onshapw Fusion 360 or equivalent) to generate efficient toolpaths including multi-axis simultaneous machining
• Interpret complex aerospace blueprints models and GD&T callouts; perform first-article inspections and in-process checks using micrometers calipers height gauges bore gauges and CMM as needed
• Work strictly within an AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management System: maintain document control material traceability process routers inspection records non-conformance reports and continuous-improvement activities
• Perform machine setups tool selection/offsetting fixture design/use and troubleshooting of programs tooling and equipment to achieve tight tolerances and high first-pass yield
• Collaborate with engineering quality and production teams on process improvements new part introductions and corrective actions
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment in accordance with company safety and 5S standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required

• Proven ability to produce CAM programs and independently program and operate both 3-axis and 5-axis aerospace parts
• Hands-on experience machining aerospace components in an AS9100 and/or ISO 9000Quality Management System
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Minimum 35 years of CNC machining experience (aerospace preferred) including budgeting tooling and fixturing decision making and setup and operation of machines
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and basic inspection methods
• Solid understanding of cutting tools speeds/feeds work holding and material properties common to aerospace alloys

Preferred

• Experience with HAAS mills and equipment
• Familiarity with CMM programming/operation or advanced inspection techniques
• Prior work in an FAA-regulated or defense/aerospace manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement tools
• CAD experience
• Demonstrable ability to assess prototype designs for manufacturability and scale
• Job shop environment background
• FAI process experience
• Willingness to operate other CNC equipment occasionally as needed

• Valid drivers license
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Must be able to pass FAA DOT drug test

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
  Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidized gym membership / plans throughWellhub

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours from Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

This job operates in a hangar or flight line environment with exposure to varying weather conditions loud noise and aircraft systems. The role may require standing bending climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. All employees must adhere to strict safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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