Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Jobs in Alabama

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure.

Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space. An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers.

We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength. Check us out on ERC.US Your role: The ERC Machinist Engineering Technician will become a member of highly specialized team in the Propulsion Engineering Division, supporting the test and evaluation of solid rocket motors, warheads, arm-fire devices, fuzes, and related ordnance components of U.S

Army missile systems. What you'll do all day: Perform operations involving explosives and hazardous chemicals while using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided. Perform machining tasks on a variety of different materials, including metal components, polymeric materials, solid propellants, and explosives.

Typical duties will include missile disassembly operations, and component dissection operations to remove bulk propellant and explosives samples for physical and chemical testing. Perform precision weight and dimensional measurement of test specimens using dial calipers and analytical balances prior to physical testing of propellants. Perform equipment installation, calibration, and establishment of operational procedures for electro-mechanical or servo-hydraulic test equipment.

Operate chemical propulsion industry standard equipment such as conditioning chambers, ovens, vacuum pumps, process control instrumentation, viscometers, computer data acquisition equipment, and electro-mechanical/servo-hydraulic test systems. Assemble a variety of explosive items, such as propellant test articles, igniters, rocket motors, and warheads for test and evaluation. Perform handling, transportation, packaging, and proper storage of class 1.1/1.3 explosive materials and hazardous chemicals

Properly dispose of hazardous waste generated during machining or testing. Ensure environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in Ammunition and Explosives operations. You will love this job if you: Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks Enjoy a fast-paced work environment Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians Are good at communicating with people Have a positive attitude Enjoy multitasking Minimum requirements for this position: HS Diploma Required.

Experience in machine tooling, production processes, and best engineering practices in fabrication of RDTE/prototype hardware. Must be able to set up, install, and operate machine tool equipment (band saws, lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and/or surface grinders, etc.) for fabrication operations. Ability to program and/or operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tool stations

Must be able to read drawings/blueprints, with knowledge of dimensioning/tolerancing. Operational skills with Industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE), to include forklifts, 2.5 ton trucks, commercial vehicles, hydraulic lifting equipment. Possess basic Personal Computer (PC) skills

Capable of understanding Graphical User Interface (GUI) driven test machines, composing test reports, and plotting test results in commercial software packages. Must be able to obtain appropriate certifications for Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) Handler/Transporter, respirator certification, forklift certification, and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement. Suitable to meet Command Oriented Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Security Screening and Evaluation requirements, per Army Regulation 190-11; Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. With proper training, oversight, and safety measures, must be able to work with and around hazardous propellant/explosive/energetic materials. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time if required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants) Desired skills and experience for this position: Previous education, experience, and/or training in manual machine tool operation is desired. Associates Degree with 4+ years' experience or 6+ years' experience highly preferred

Journeyman Machinist qualification or MILITARY DUTY and experience with ammunition or ordnance devices is a plus. What we offer: Competitive salaries. Continuing education assistance.

Professional development allotment. Multiple healthcare benefit packages. 401K with employer matching.

Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.