Job ID 11125

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a 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
• 0-5 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 or lawful permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• A machining certificate or year of experience
• Experience with Mastercam CAD/CAM software

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

• Flexible work schedules that fit your style—every Friday off, every other Friday off, or simply traditional hours
• Generous paid leisure and sick leave, ensuring you never miss a special event
• Favorable company locations with average commute times of less than 15 minutes
• High-quality, low-cost health, dental, and life insurance
• A 14.2% employer retirement contribution into a 401(a) account—no matching required!
• Utah State University undergraduate tuition discounts of 50%, full reimbursement for graduate tuition, and free course audits for employees and dependents meeting eligibility requirements
• A great, highly educated team that works together to solve some of the most fascinating problems on (and off) our planet
• We are a growing company that maintains both a family feel and high retention rate with high job satisfaction
• Relocation assistance available for most positions

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

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