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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

CNC Machinist

Leidos Colorado Springs, CO On-site mid full-time

Salary

$48,100 - $86,950 per year

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Description

Leidos' Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing is seeking a CNC Machinist to join its team at its Colorado Springs, CO location.

The ideal candidate will need to have experience in programming, setup, and operation of a variety of machine tools including CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Read engineering drawings
  • Operate CNC lathes, providing backup operations on CNC mills and other manual equipment
  • Set up and run machines on a wide variety of operations involving multiple machines that convert raw materials to precision finished goods within print tolerance specifications
  • Use fixtures or gauges to verify dimensional checks
  • Experience in the manufacturing of large aerospace components from exotic materials is a plus, with 5-axis and/or mill-turn experience
  • Work on different projects in an ever-changing, rapid-paced environment with little or no assistance
  • Perform other duties as required and be available for overtime as necessary

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2-4 years of precision machining experience on CNC Mills and CNC Lathes
  • Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
  • General knowledge, skills, and understanding of hand and power tools, including deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
  • Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
  • Lift a minimum of 35+ pounds unassisted
  • Ability to work overtime when required
  • US citizenship requirement and clearance requirement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the manufacturing of complex aerospace components from exotic materials
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard, and production time entries

Skills

Required

  • CNC Mills
  • CNC Lathes
  • precision machining
  • shop math
  • engineering drawings
  • hand tools
  • power tools
  • precision measuring
  • fixed gauge equipment

Nice to have

  • 5-axis
  • mill-turn
  • aerospace components
  • exotic materials
  • interpersonal skills
  • PC skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Colorado-Springs-CO/CNC-Machinist_R-00194802

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