Master Machinist

Job Requirements College Park, MD Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description For the OPS Consulting team, 'the power to help' means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions. We are looking for a Master Machinist to join a dynamic team in College Park, MD. The Master Machinist is responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining specialized equipment and assemblies to support advanced research initiatives. This role requires a high level of technical expertise in precision machining, custom fabrication, and the development of complex laboratory systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee machine shop resources, including tools, equipment, and materials. Design, fabricate, and assemble custom equipment to support research and development efforts. Build, maintain, and troubleshoot ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems. Design and fabricate specialized laboratory equipment, including optical instruments, microelectronic manufacturing systems, and X-ray-related components. Construct and install advanced piping systems, including those supporting toxic gas environments. Perform maintenance, modification, and upgrades to existing equipment and assemblies. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to conceptualize and develop custom apparatus for research applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Master Machinist. Demonstrated experience in designing, fabricating, and building custom apparatus for scientific research. Proficiency in CNC programming and operation, as well as traditional machining techniques. Experience working with complex systems such as vacuum systems, precision instrumentation, or specialized laboratory equipment. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a highly technical, research-driven environment. US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required group id: 90970707 Apply now