Machinist IV

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Machinist with experience performing repairs on on commercial aircraft for an opportunity in Hagerstown, MD.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Machinist IV, you'll complete the fabrication of requested material to achieve defined specifications and provide responsive emergency fabrication support. You'll apply your knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments and fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain our machines and equipment. You'll write more complex programs for engineering drawings for machined part fabrication.

   

   

  The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

   

  Responsibilities:

  Setup, program, and operate CNC Mills to machine parts in accordance with drawings. Setup involves mounting and indicating fixtures and vises, setting cutting tools and associated tool offsets, setting work offsets, and checking finished work.

   

  Must-haves:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
    • A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
    • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with the practical application of machining techniques
  • Advanced experience with machining tools and equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators

   

  Preferred:

  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military 

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards. 

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights.