Engineering Technician VI

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician VI in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex Corporation is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Position Type: Full-Time: Salary: $43.85 - $50/hour (depending upon experience) Work Location: Fully onsite. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technician VI with extensive machining expertise to support advanced manufacturing, production, and first-article operations. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, strong programming capabilities, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while working independently in a high‑precision environment. Essential Functions: - Operate and set up lathes, mills, and 3, 4, and 5-axis horizontal and vertical CNC machines. - Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using MasterCAM. - Perform first article inspections and support ongoing production machining. - Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. - Collaborate with engineering te...