Machinist

Senior Machinist

Position Type: Full Time Indirect

About Us: Applied Technical Services, LLC ("ATS" or the "Company") is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

Summary of the Job: The primary responsibilities of Machinist Lead Milling will be to play a vital role in overseeing the team and daily function of the pod. Under guidance of an experienced supervisor and manager, you will oversee production, maintenance, pod cleanliness and scheduling of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program, set up, and operate Haas and Okuma CNC milling machines using Mastercam
• Read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T
• Machine custom fixtures, tooling, and production components to specified tolerances
• Collaborate with the Wire EDM process; utilize Makino Wire EDM support for fixture and tooling components as needed
• Coordinate the activities of technician in the pod by assigning tasks and ensuring adherence to production schedules.
• Inspect machinery for signs of wear, damage, or malfunction, and work with floor supervisor to generate appropriate corrective actions to address any issues identified.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to pod technicians, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Have a strong understanding of G-Code and CAM to generate and modify when needed.
• Oversee the setup and operation of Mills and Vertical Saws to produce precision components according to engineering specifications.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with management to prioritize work orders, allocate resources, and optimize production workflows.
• Conduct regular inspections of machining equipment, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating repairs and upgrades as necessary.
• Support Management with develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality control measures to improve process consistency and reduce waste.
• Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, and external stakeholders to provide updates on production status, resource requirements, and project timelines.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, promoting adherence to company policies, procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Minimum of 10+ years of CNC milling experience in a job shop environment
• Strong proficiency in Mastercam programming (2D and 3D)
• Extensive experience setting up and operating Haas and/or Okuma CNC mills preferred
• Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience machining fixtures, tight-tolerance parts, and varying part specifications
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and process control
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs concurrently

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume job shop
• Familiarity with Wire EDM processes, specifically Makino Wire EDM, for fixture and tooling support

Necessary Skills:

• Problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), maintain Lab ISO and process Safety procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a lab setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift objects up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

U.S. Persons Only:

A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a)U.S. citizens or nationals; (b)U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be unlawfully discriminated in the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.