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Machinist

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Machinist, (WG-3414-09T11) to work at the 412th Wing, 412th Maintenance Group, 412th Maintenance Squadron, Fabrication flight, Metals Technology Section, (MXMFM) at Installation Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

To provide machinist craftsman expertise for the 412th Maintenance Squadron. Fabrication Flight.

Announcement Closes: 11 Sep 2025

Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Typical 2025 salary range: $82,895 - $110,047 per year (includes locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible

Areas of Consideration

  • Installation - wide (Edwards AFB, CA)

Desired Skills:

  • Team player who can work with military and civilian personnel.
  • Ability and willingness to follow direction.
  • CNC machining experience preferred.
  • Heat treating experience preferred.
  • 3D printing experience desired.

Major Duties:

  • Independently set up and operate a variety of machine shop equipment. (Lathes, jig, Vert/Horz milling machines.
  • Provide practical design and engineering services using Computer Assisted Design (CAD), solid modeling, and level 2 CNC programming.
  • Manufacture holding fixtures and other production aids for fastening work to various platforms.
  • Develop and fabricate aircraft parts, aircraft modifications and items for support equipment.
  • Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices, procedures, and compliance with established safety rules and regulations.
  • Maintains equipment records and documents actions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Obtain & maintain Security clearance
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical (if applicable)
  • Valad Driver’s license required. Must obtain and maintain valid government driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of aerospace structural fabrication, repair, and metals technologies practices, principles, processes, standards, techniques, and related metal trades procedures.
  • Knowledge of a variety of conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools.
  • Knowledge of various metals such as aluminum, brass, bronze, high carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, etc.
  • Ability in interpreting drawings, blueprints, specifications, schedules, and instructions.

Please send resumes to: Hiring manager Jonathan Schultz, email Jonathan.schultz@us.af.mil.

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