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SR Machinist

KBR


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 95000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

SR Machinist

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

Why Join Us

  • Innovative Projects: KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

The Senior Machinist is responsible for the programming setup and operation of precision machining equipment to produce high-tolerance components. The Machinist shall manufacture mechanical prototypes and engineering models from sketches and conversations with Engineers and Technicians. The machinist shall work on various materials including metal plastics nylon composites and others. The Machinist shall work with little or no direction from engineers..

Key Responsibilities

  • Program set up and operate CNC and manual machines including mills and lathes.

  • Interpret complex blueprints GD&T specifications and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.

  • Works from prints complex drawings sketches or samples to accomplish layout and plan for sequential machine operations.

  • Works with a variety of metals and materials that have complex machining characteristics.

  • Operates various hand and power tools to perform fabrication processes to include band saws drill presses mechanical shears and punches.

  • Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code to operate CNC machinery assigning tool paths feed rates and other cutting parameters. Import numerical code to machines and perform setup and operation function to machine components.

  • May work independently from drawings applying technical knowledge to develop and machine components.

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.

  • Support prototype development and low-volume production runs.

Work Environment:

  • Location:On-site

  • Travel Requirements:Minimal

  • Working Hours:Standard

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved

  • 6 years of related experience as a senior-level machinist

  • Experienced in operating Hass VF series milling machines

  • Experienced in operating Hass TL lathes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology.

  • Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g. Mastercam).

  • Prior experience in aerospace defense or high-precision manufacturing environments.

Basic Compensation:

$75000 - $95000 USD annually

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.


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