Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

A Machinist-A is a skilled machinist who demonstrates a high level of workmanship and machining competency. A Machinist-A has advanced skills in CAD/CAM programming, fixturing, and operating commonly used CNC machine tools to fabricate complex hardware to tight tolerances of +/- .0005 or better when required. A Machinist-A works with minimal supervision and can take direction directly from engineering when needed. A Machinist-A executes with a high level of quality and workmanship and can work with the team to develop solutions to problems as they arise.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Program, setup, and operate manual and CNC machines to fabricate high quality hardware.

Execute work based on instructions provided in the form of drawings, solid models, sketches and verbal instructions.

Work with a minimum of supervision.

May direct and train machinists of lower grade.

Work with other machinists to develop new skills and abilities.

Work with engineering to solve manufacturing issues.

Adhere to all shop safety rules.

Maintain a clean and professional work space.

Skills/Abilities

Experience in CAD/CAM programming, preferably GibbsCAM, PowerMill or ESPRIT (EDM)

Maintain tolerances of +/- .0005 or better when required.

Ability to produce high quality parts from raw materials start to finish

Experience in understanding and interpreting GD&T

Knowledge of 3 and 5 axis CNC milling, CNC cylindrical grinding, wire and sinker EDM, CNC mill/turn lathe, and CNC surface grinding.

Ability to work with materials such as, aluminum, stainless steel, machinable ceramic, titanium, plastic, and other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

Ability to adapt and adjust to rapidly changing priorities, tight deadlines, and unique program requirements.

Motivation to grow and develop new machining skills and abilities.

Education

Graduation from a two year day technical school machinist course and four year vocational technical high school.

Experience

Requires a minimum of five years of applicable experience as a machinist.

Additional Job Description:

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience working to tight tolerances on high quality precision hardware.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.