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Journeyman Machinist

Space Dynamics Laboratory
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Job ID: 2485
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Journeyman-Level Machinist to perform machining operations in support of developmental activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working from sketches, drawings, and engineering instructions to build intricate and complex parts, tools, and/or fixtures to specifications for development and prototype projects
  • Planning and executing assignments using machine tools, such as milling machines and lathes (both CNC and manual), drill presses, shear, etc.
  • Designing and constructing temporary tools, jigs, and fixtures needed to produce experimental parts
  • Checking work to ensure dimensions are within prescribed tolerances


Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • 5 years’ experience working in a machine shop
  • Ability to interpret GD&T and conventional dimensioning
  • Must have a solid working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics
  • Solid understanding of the working qualities of various materials
  • Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US Person


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a prototype machine shop
  • Experience with Mastercam CAD/CAM software


SDL Benefits:
At SDL, we take pride in and highly value our employees. SDL offers competitive salaries and a fantastic benefits package, including:

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Generous annual, sick, and holiday paid leave
  • A variety of inexpensive-premium, high-quality health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Generous employer retirement contribution (up to 14.2% of annual gross earnings)
  • Discounted Utah State University (USU) tuition of 50% for employees and dependents
  • Access to USU facilities and USU staff privileges

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

For questions or assistance with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

 

 

EOE including Disability and Vet