Why this role stands out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical defense projects, developing your expertise in CAM/CNC operations and manufacturing support. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong technical aptitude and a desire to grow your skills in a hands-on engineering environment, so apply today to join this impactful team.
Quick overview
Job description
Supports engineering and manufacturing operations by performing testing, equipment assembly/repair, data analysis, and CAM/CNC production support for complex defense-related components and systems.
Responsibilities
- Performs standardized technical assignments involving a sequence of related operations and follows established work methods and procedures.
- Receives detailed instructions for unfamiliar assignments while routine work is reviewed upon completion for technical accuracy.
- Assembles, constructs, services, and repairs simple or standard equipment, instruments, and components following specific instructions.
- Conducts a variety of tests using established methods, prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data.
- Identifies and reports deviations caused by equipment malfunctions or observational errors during testing processes.
- Extracts engineering data from prescribed but non-standardized sources and processes the data using basic algebra and geometry.
- Presents processed engineering data in required formats following defined methods and procedures.
- Serves as a specialist in Computer Aided Manufacturing/Computer Numerically Controlled (CAM/CNC) methods and processes.
- Supports the production of complex missile components, combat vehicles, assemblies, and other defense-related items.
- Evaluates engineering designs and collaborates with engineers to discuss performance requirements and recommend design modifications.
- Recommends alternative designs to improve CAM/CNC equipment utilization for prototyping and life-cycle production efficiency.
- Applies practical knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining, mathematics, and sheet metal fabrication techniques.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 1-3 years of experience.
Job ID
2026-26753
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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