Senior Production Machinist Specialist

At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

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Arete is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Production Machinist Specialist to join our dynamic team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, under general direction, perform skilled machinist work in constructing and repairing equipment and instruments; may use other shop skills such as sheet metal, welding, wood work, electrical, and plumbing in performing the work; and to do other related work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Construct, install, maintain, and repair various types of field and laboratory testing machines and equipment, including standard and special measuring, testing, and experimental instruments and apparatus and various precision instruments.
• Perform minor design of components
• Develop modifications to tools and instruments from partial drawings or instructions
• Perform general bench work, machine work, hand tool work, welding work, and sheet metal work
• Remove and test machine specimens for stress and chemical analysis, i.e. coolant samples, oil samples
• Lay out work for machinists and helpers in the shop
• Adjust and calibrates tools as needed
• Fill out assembly and test documentation. May write and edit procedures
• Assist in troubleshooting failures to identify root causes of malfunctions. Implement corrective actions
• Monitor and verify quality of assemblies in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
• Position requires interaction with suppliers and internal customers
• Additional duties as assigned

This is a full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory position, located in our Tucson, AZ office, offering the chance to be an integral part of our mission-driven team. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a fast-paced and innovative environment, Arete could be the perfect fit for you.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Two years of experience as a senior level tool and die maker or as a senior level machinist in work involving the construction, installation, and repair of instruments and other equipment. (Should include extensive experience and skills in machine setup and proficiency in the use of all standard machine shop equipment.)
• Knowledge of: Operation of machine tools and other equipment used in the machinist trade; proper methods of working and machining the various metals and other materials used in the manufacture of aerospace-related equipment; instrument making; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in constructing, installing, and repairing machinery; principles of mechanics; electric motors used to run machine shop and laboratory equipment; safety regulations and practices.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility.

Nice to Have:

• Typical Education Experience: Associate degree or 6+ years of related Experience
• Previous experience in a production environment
• Tool and asset management, organization, lab maintenance, and tool and consumable expiration date management
• Use of hand tools/torque tools
• Effective professional written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Take direction, input, and feedback from internal customers such as lab managers and program managers and implement solutions

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $85,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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