Prototype / Model Shop Machinist - 27350

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Date: Feb 26, 2026

Location: Dayton Wright-Patterson AFB, O, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 27350 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $47,392.00 - $70,704.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Prototype / Model Shop Machinist with experience in fabrication with CNC and standard machine tools. This individual will be responsible for fabricating and modifying parts using standard machine tools including a knee mill, lathe, band saw, drill press, TIG and MIG welder, plasma cutter, pneumatic shear, manual press brake, etc. as well as a CNC router. Parts include sheet metal panels and enclosures with cutouts, milled brackets and mounting fixtures, and welded assemblies. Parts are mostly aluminum with some steel and phenolic parts as well. The individual will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe machine shop, performing equipment maintenance, and ordering tools, material, and consumables. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working from verbal descriptions, concept sketches, or engineering drawings to fabricate parts and assemblies. Will work daily with engineers to provide design inputs to help enhance manufacturability of prototype designs. For parts that cannot be produced in house, the individual will coordinate the quoting and production process through outside machine shops and fabricators. Must be inquisitive and have the ability to find solutions to unconventional problems, especially related to part geometries and fitment of tightly packaged assemblies. The position will also involve other duties such as helping with facilities maintenance and repairs and escorting outside contractors as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
  • 3 years minimum experience with standard machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, shear, etc.)
  • Experience programming and operating CNC tools
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Ability to machine duplicates of existing parts
  • Inspect parts to ensure quality with tools such as micrometers and calipers
  • Basic computer knowledge including Windows and Office
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance (Secret clearance required to start)
  • Self-motivated individual with ability to work under direction or alone as the project dictates
  • Must have a good attention to detail
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

 

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience programming and operating a CNC router or mill
  • Experience welding steel and aluminum
  • Experience with other advanced manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, or water jet cutters

Physical Requirements

  • Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
  • Ability to bend, reach and stoop.
  • Lift and carry 25-45 lbs.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.