CNC Manufacturing Technician

Job ID: 2507978

Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US

Date Posted: 2025-07-29

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Manufacturing Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a CNC Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description:

TheCNC Manufacturing Technicianmust have experience in supporting a multi-disciplinary fabrication shop with proficiency in CNC mill and lathe programming, fixture concepts and design, cutter types, tool path, and more. Experience with manual mills and lathes, welding, water jets, and assembly is also desirable. Candidate must be able to interpret 2D drawings, 3D models, and have a basic understanding of Quality Inspection techniques.

Typical Duties:

• Program and operate CNC milling machines, preference given to candidates with experience on Haas VF mills.
• Create NC programs using CAM software (MasterCAM or Solidworks CAM).
• Read and interpret blueprints (including GD&T and basic dimensions) and other technical documents.
• Design and fabricate or procure appropriate machine fixturing and material holding.
• Use technical measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometer, scales, etc.
• Convert print dimensions from Metric to Inch or Inch to Metric.
• Ensure work area, machine, tooling, and parts are cleaned regularly and free from excess oil deposits; maintains a clean work area.
• Adhere to Safety Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in project planning activities, estimation, and schedule development.
• Support and/or lead preventative maintenance needs for fabrication equipment.
• Mentor and support the development of junior-level engineers on the team.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop component and/or assembly designs.
• Support DFM (design for manufacturability) activities across multiple programs.

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Six (6) years experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient using Solidworks CAD, MS Windows, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Experience programming CNC mills and lathes from 3D CAD models using MasterCAM or Solidworks CAM.
• Familiar with feeds/speeds to maximize accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• Prefer experience developing military weapon components and/or systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have proven can-do attitude and willingness to help the team succeed.

Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start; ship required.