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Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist to join our team at our Colorado Springs, CO location. The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
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Leidos Defense Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
Must be capable of reading engineering drawings
Operation of CNC lathes (primarily), provide backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment.
You will be expected to set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specification.
Use fixtures or gauges to verify accomplish dimensional checks.
Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus. 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience.
Applicants must be able to work on different projects in an ever changing, rapid paced environment with little or no assistance
Performs other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
3-5 years of experience years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills & CNC Lathes.
Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include, deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
Candidates must have the ability to lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted.
Candidates must be able to work overtime when required.
US Citizenship requirement and clearance requirement
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials
Strong interpersonal skills.
Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries
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Original Posting:
August 14, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
