Aerospace Production Technician (CNC Machinist)

Date: Jan 30, 2025

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 871

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: No

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

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We care about your career development at ULA! Your hard work, time, and experience as an employee is invaluable as you take the next step in your career. Current employees are encouraged to apply even if you don't believe that you have satisfied all listed requirements. Once you apply, our recruiting team will review your resume and reach out if they have any questions about your application before passing it along to the hiring leader for your role.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As an Aerospace Production Technician - CNC Machinist at United Launch Alliance, responsibilities include:

• Set-up and operation of large 3 to 5 axis CNC Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) and CNC Gantry Milling machines for turning and milling of precision aluminum ring forgings, plate stock and milling of stainless steel to produce high quality production hardware.
• Set-up tooling fixtures, indicating in large ring forgings and plates, identifying cutting tool requirements, loading CNC programs, visual inspecting, hand deburring, and wash operation of various manufacturing handling equipment such as overhead cranes.
• Validation of CNC program configuration for rings and large pattern plate stock parts while maintaining quality requirements.
• Work to specified tolerances and finishes to achieve blueprint specification of large scale rings and/or skin panels.
• Determine finishing requirements and prescribe in proper sequence the operations required and the methods and/or equipment necessary to accomplish the finishing of surfaces (deburring, wash booths, etc.).
• Perform periodic maintenance procedures on machinery and equipment in order to ensure proper fluid levels, cleanliness and travel of moving parts on all machinery.
• Maintain schedule metrics relating to maintenance procedures and/or problems and malfunctions that arise during assigned shift.
• This job description will be used to hire CNC Machinists across multiple shifts listed below:
  • Weekend Day: Friday-Sunday 3 x 12 shifts 6am-6:30pm
  • Weekend Night: Thursday-Saturday 3 x 12 6pm- 6:30am
  • Week Night: Sunday -Wednesday 4 x 10- 8pm-6:30am

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• At minimum 6 years of relevant machining experience.
• Demonstrated experience with 3 to 5 axis machining/turning.
• Knowledge and understanding of CNC programming.
• Demonstrated experience understanding and utilizing blueprints.
• Previous experience with basic machine shop measuring tools.
• Must have knowledge of speeds and feeds for machine cutters
• Must be able to work one of the following available shifts:
  • Weekend Day: Friday-Sunday 3 x 12 shifts 6am-6:30pm
  • Weekend Night: Thursday-Saturday 3 x 12 6pm- 6:30am
  • Week Night: Sunday -Wednesday 4 x 10- 8pm-6:30am
  • Training will take place on Monday – Thursday, 1st shift.
  • Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and alternate shifts when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and setting up large 3 to 5 axis CNC Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) and/or CNC Gantry Milling machines.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances.
• Proficient with advanced math (Example: trigonometry).
• Operate basic machine shop support equipment such as, but not limited to, overhead cranes and forklifts.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.