Primary Responsibilities
Must be capable of reading engineering drawings
Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
You will be expected to set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specification.
Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.
Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus. 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.
Applicants must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced environment with little or no assistance
Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
3-5 years of experience years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
Candidates must be able to work overtime when required.
Candidate must be willing to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6AM-6PM.
US Citizenship requirement and clearance requirement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials
Strong interpersonal skills.
Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries
Must be able to work weekend shift of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6AM-6PM
Requires flexibility to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including weekends, to support production schedules, customer commitments and operational requirements.
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Original Posting
November 6, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
