**Join Our Team as a Machinist in Aerospace Manufacturing!** Are you a skilled machinist with a passion for precision and innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a talented Machinist to join our dynamic team in Beltsville, MD. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects while advancing your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. Job Type: **Full-time; Contract (12 months)** Location: **Beltsville, MD 20705** Schedule: **Monday to Friday; 9x80 (every other Friday off!)** Pay Rate: **$40 - $47/hour** **Role Summary:** As a Machinist, you'll play a critical role in the production of high-precision metal parts and components for aerospace applications. Your expertise in CNC and manual machining will help bring complex designs to life, ensuring the safety and reliability of aerospace equipment. Key Responsibilities: + Set up and operate CNC machines (lathes, mills) and manual equipment (shapers, planers, grinders) to create precision components. + Interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications to plan machining tasks. + Calculate dimensions, tooling, feeds, and speeds for efficient, accurate production. + Use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to ensure exact tolerances. + Perform quality checks in line with statistical process control procedures. + Fit and assemble precision parts into aerospace equipment. **Qualifications:** Required: + Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience. + Proficiency in CNC machine operation and manual machining. + Strong blueprint reading and technical math skills. + Experience with precision measuring instruments. Preferred: + 4th/5th axis CNC experience. + Aerospace industry experience. **Ready to Launch Your Career?** Take the next step in your machining career with PDS Tech Commercial. Apply today to become part of a company where precision meets purpose, and where your skills make a difference. This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. **Pay Details:** $40.00 to $47.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance