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About this 1765 - Manual/CNC Machinist role at Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense · Onsite · Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Sigma Defense is seeking a Manual/CNC Machinist to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong communication skills are required.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry 100 Lbs.
  • Working experience using manual and hydraulic shears, breaks, and presses is preferred.
  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when operating machines.
  • Must be able to use metal working equipment, such as band saws, cutoff saws, hydraulic press, as well as other basic metal working tools.
  • Must be familiar with and capable of using manual machining accessories such as rotary table, steady rest, follow rest, etc.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Computer Programs/Software:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Solidworks

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Operate both manual and CNC machining equipment including manual knee mill (JET), manual lathe (Cincinnati tray top), and 3 axis CNC with rotary table (Tormach).
  • Read and interpret blueprints, generate G-code for CNC machining using Solidworks, set up CNC tooling in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
  • Using calipers, micrometers, heights gauges, and other precision tools is required.
  • Must be capable of holding tolerance within +/- 0.0025 when required on both manual and CNC equipment.
  • Experience machining aluminum, plastic, and stainless steel.
  • Work directly with engineers, physicists, and other specialists as required.
  • Work in a shop environment with many distractions such as welding, grinding, hammering, etc.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
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How this Machinist salary compares

This role pays $65,000/yr — in line with the typical range for Machinist roles.

$49,504 median $64,438 $88,400

Typical range $55,656–$75,629/yr, from 451 comparable Machinist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Machinist salary insights →

About Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense is challenging the defense industry status quo with an innovative approach to delivering JADC2, DevSecOps and C5ISR capabilities to today’s warfighter. We are hiring the best and brightest to be a part of our team that is focused on bringing next generation technology and solutions to market. As a company founded by veterans, we are committed to supporting our service men and women in their next career and we are proud to be recognized as a 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.

Sigma Defense is a new kind of military system integrator: using the field experience of our team and technical expertise of our businesses to translate sophisticated technologies into a tactical communications fabric that keeps warfighters and commands connected, united, confident, and ready for what’s next. From ground to space and the air in between, Sigma Defense’s software-defined communications and supporting development capabilities support key modernization initiatives across every service branch.

We are a team of innovative professionals collaborating in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. The work we do is meaningful and stimulating and our team is working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for a challenging, high growth environment with opportunities to lead and deliver solutions that protect and defend our service men and women, we want to speak to you.

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