Machinist VI

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Skilled Machinists at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS)!

The Machinist VI position at BAE Systems Inc.'s Space and Mission Systems manufacturing facility in Boulder, CO, involves working on precision prototype spaceflight hardware and ground support equipment. The role requires operating CNC mills, performing dimensional checks, and maintaining process disciplines. This position is a first shift opportunity with typical working hours of 4:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There will typically be a 30-minute handoff between 1st and 2nd shift.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

• Operate CNC mills (Haas VM-2 3-axis mills and DMG CMX 50U multi-axis mills) to machine prototype spaceflight hardware and ground support equipment.
• Load/unload parts, monitor cycles, and maintain process disciplines.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and basic gaging.
• Assemble toolholders, learn and understand tooling offsets for wear, machine setups, and changeovers.
• Review and interpret electronic documents for machining requirements, including basic knowledge of GD&T engineering and solid models (CAD).
• Fabricate basic to complex holding fixtures for standard and irregular configurations.
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