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Stratolaunch
Mojave, California, United States
Source: Stratolaunch careers · View original posting
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Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
The machinist’s position will machine parts, tools and fixtures and will work with engineers and shop personnel to ensure the end part meets its intended need. This position will be responsible for running provided NC programs on CNC equipment, setting up and inspecting first articles, and running manual machines to meet part requirements.
A majority of the parts will be one-off prototype parts requiring a high level of detail and quality control and may require rapid response times to support flight operations; always ensuring safe operations. This position, when not performing machine shop work may need to support composite fabrication or system technician work for the aircraft or launch vehicles. This position requires the ability to follow engineering drawings and detailed work instructions with excellent attention to detail in a small team environment.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine parts to exact specifications, using a wide array of machine tools such as lathes, mills, waterjets, grinders, and other specialized tools.
Work with engineers, shop lead , customers, to determine the proper methods and sequences of operations.
Setup, adjust, operate and check all machine tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
Listen, feel and observe machines in operation to diagnose machine health and malfunctions, and perform maintenance as needed.
Apply knowledge of metallurgy, mechanics, shop mathematics, layout, and machining procedures to produce quality parts and maintain machines.
Maintain a safe working environment by practicing safe machining procedures at all times, including guiding others.
Read and interpret engineering orders, blueprints and written work instructions.
Fabrication and layup of components and assemblies using wet lay-up and pre-preg lay-up processes including gap mapping and corner tapes.
Troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance of carrier aircraft systems and components
Other tasks and duties as assigned by management
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