Junior Machinist

Job description

Advanced Mission Partners a wholly owned subsidiary of SSAI, seeks a Junior Machinist to help provide support to the procurement team. This is a temporary 3-month training position designed for individuals looking to start a career in machining. Successful completion of the training period, along with approval from the machinist team and Engineering Lead, may lead to consideration for a permanent machinist position. The position is based in Lanham, MD. The Junior Machinist will be exposed to learning the following responsibilities: - Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output. - Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job. - Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping. - Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job. - Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc. - Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues. - Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and report defects. - Keep records of approved and defective units or final products. - Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages...