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Entry-Level Machinist

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Invariant Corporation is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Machinist with little to no experience with a great attitude and willingness to learn fabrication and machining support for our DoD systems.

Duties include:

• Reading blueprints, sketches, or computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
• Securing, setting up and adjusting workpieces and cutting tools throughout shift to ensure precision and adhering to safety protocols and regulations
• Set up, operate, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools
• Creating computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine programs
• Interpreting written instructions and specifications
• Planning and laying out of work, using a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling
• Monitoring the feed and speed of machines
• Turning, milling, drilling, shaping, and grinding machine parts to specifications
• Measuring, examining and testing completed products for defects and verifying they meet drawing requirements
• Smoothing the surfaces of parts or products
• Providing support to engineers working in a variety of areas
• Machines proto-type parts for our government customer and making piece parts for certain contracts

Requirements:

• High School Diploma with zero to two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good work ethic and knowledge of the working properties of the common metals, selecting standard materials, parts, and equipment required for this work; and fitting and assembling parts into mechanical equipment.
• Experience supporting DOD customers is valuable. Background working with military systems and mechanical integration onto platforms is fantastic to have.

Requires ability to:

• Setup CNC and operation experience
• Set-up and perform complex machining operations using manual machine shop equipment including but not limited to lathes, milling machines, saws, and drill press
• Use calibrated inspection equipment when monitoring the quality of the parts
• Interpret and apply mechanical drawings
• Assemble and tests complex systems
• Analyze and follow detailed mechanical assembly drawings for fabrication
• Develop work instructions and assembly procedures
• Set up and test complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions
• Analyze data and recommend modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications
• Identifies, recommends and advocates for continuous improvement initiatives
• Obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing
• Interact professionally with co-workers, management, and clients

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

• Work independently with minimal supervision, and making rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential
• Must abide by all safety and health policies and procedures

Work Environment

Office, Lab, and field environment. Normal workday for the contract is from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Central, Monday thru Friday. Support will be provided as needed during this time frame, but small efforts may be made at any time to support operations. Some travel may be required depending on project requirements.

This position is expected to be performed only in the state of Alabama.

Subject to the provisions of Code of Alabama 40-18-370, the Company shall give good faith consideration to Alabama residents for employment at the Project.

Invariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Invariant is a drug-free workplace.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Invariant is a 100% employee owned, non-traditional defense contractor providing advanced engineering solutions to support national defense, homeland security, and law enforcement. We are ISO 9001 certified with secure facilities, labs, and high bay space performing advanced manufacturing, integration, assembly, and testing of mission critical systems. Join a team where innovation fuels impact. At Invariant, every voice contributes, and every employee-owner shares in the success of our mission to protect those who protect us. We’re home to engineers, developers, and specialists—web builders of mission-critical systems, united by purpose and driven by pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, your work doesn’t just power national defense—it helps power your future. Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our current openings and discover how you can make a lasting impact while building ownership in everything you help create.