Sigma Defense
1765 - Manual/CNC Machinist
$60K–$70K
Huntsville, Alabama · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Operates manual and CNC machining equipment to fabricate and inspect parts from blueprints, collaborating with engineers and other specialists.
What you'll do
- Operate manual and CNC machines, set up tooling, and generate CNC G-code using Solidworks.
- Read blueprints and use precision measuring tools to meet specified tolerances.
- Machine aluminum, plastic, and stainless steel parts; work with engineers and other specialists.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong communication skills; ability to regularly lift and carry 100 Lbs.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
- High School Diploma or equivalent; ability to use metalworking equipment and manual machining accessories; use PPE when operating machines.
Nice to have
- Working experience using manual and hydraulic shears, breaks, and presses.
Pay
$60,000 - $70,000 annually (base salary).
Tools
manual knee mill (JET), manual lathe (Cincinnati tray top), 3 axis CNC with rotary table (Tormach), Solidworks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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