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SR Machinist

KBR

SR Machinist

full-timePosted: Aug 4, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Maryland, Columbia

Job Description

Title:SR MachinistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.Why Join Us?Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.The Senior Machinist is responsible for the programming, setup, and operation of precision machining equipment to produce high-tolerance components. The Machinist shall manufacture mechanical prototypes and engineering models from sketches and conversations with Engineers and Technicians. The machinist shall work on various materials, including metal, plastics, nylon, composites, and others. The Machinist shall work with little or no direction from engineers..Key ResponsibilitiesProgram, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, including mills and lathes.Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.Works from prints, complex drawings, sketches, or samples to accomplish layout and plan for sequential machine operations.Works with a variety of metals and materials that have complex machining characteristics.Operates various hand and power tools to perform fabrication processes to include band saws, drill presses, mechanical shears, and punches.Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code to operate CNC machinery assigning tool paths, feed rates and other cutting parameters. Import numerical code to machines and perform setup and operation function to machine components.May work independently from drawings, applying technical knowledge to develop and machine components.Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.Support prototype development and low-volume production runs.Work Environment:Location: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: StandardRequired Qualifications:Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved6 years of related experience as a senior-level machinistExperienced in operating Hass VF series milling machinesExperienced in operating Hass TL lathesPreferred QualificationsAssociate degree or technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology.Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam).Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments.Basic Compensation:$75,000 - $95,000 USD annuallyThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Locations

  • Maryland, Columbia

Salary

75,000 - 95,000 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • CAD/CAM softwareintermediate
  • aerospaceintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Working Hours: Standard (experience)
  • Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved (experience)
  • 6 years of related experience as a senior-level machinist (experience, 6 years)
  • Experienced in operating Hass VF series milling machines (experience)
  • Experienced in operating Hass TL lathes (experience)
  • Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance to start and maintain once approved (experience)
  • 6 years of related experience as a senior-level machinist (experience, 6 years)
  • Experienced in operating Hass VF series milling machines (experience)
  • Experienced in operating Hass TL lathes (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology. (degree in technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology)
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam). (experience)
  • Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments. (experience)
  • Associate degree or technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology. (degree in technical certification in machining or manufacturing technology)
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam). (experience)
  • Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments. (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, including mills and lathes.
  • Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.
  • Works from prints, complex drawings, sketches, or samples to accomplish layout and plan for sequential machine operations.
  • Works with a variety of metals and materials that have complex machining characteristics.
  • Operates various hand and power tools to perform fabrication processes to include band saws, drill presses, mechanical shears, and punches.
  • Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code to operate CNC machinery assigning tool paths, feed rates and other cutting parameters. Import numerical code to machines and perform setup and operation function to machine components.
  • May work independently from drawings, applying technical knowledge to develop and machine components.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
  • Support prototype development and low-volume production runs.
  • Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines, including mills and lathes.
  • Interpret complex blueprints, GD&T specifications, and engineering drawings to produce precision parts.
  • Works from prints, complex drawings, sketches, or samples to accomplish layout and plan for sequential machine operations.
  • Works with a variety of metals and materials that have complex machining characteristics.
  • Operates various hand and power tools to perform fabrication processes to include band saws, drill presses, mechanical shears, and punches.
  • Write programs using Mastercam from blueprints and drawings to develop numerical code to operate CNC machinery assigning tool paths, feed rates and other cutting parameters. Import numerical code to machines and perform setup and operation function to machine components.
  • May work independently from drawings, applying technical knowledge to develop and machine components.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
  • Support prototype development and low-volume production runs.

Benefits

  • general: $75,000 - $95,000 USD annually
  • general: The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, and in consideration of internal parity.
  • general: Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
  • general: KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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