Valiant is seeking an individual to design and manufacture metal components for a USG customer in the Northern Virginia area.

The support activities below are representative of the tasks the individual shall perform:

• Operate metal working tools such as metal machining (manual and computer numeric control [CNC]), bending, cutting, welding, drilling, shaping equipment, etc. within the metal shop.
• Properly handle the receipt and disposal of HAZMAT and HAZWASTE according to EPA regulations.
• Attain and maintain Sponsor-specified certification (certification training provided by Sponsor which trainees must pass with a minimum score) with the safe handling, application, processing, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Responsible for setup, fixturing, jig utilization, programming, CAD/CAM, and operating and maintaining metal shop equipment:
  • Manual lathes
  • Bed and knee mills
  • CNC lathes
  • CNC mills
  • Wire EDM
  • CNC brake
  • Shear brake
  • Grinding tools
  • Surface grinder
  • Cold saw
  • Vertical and horizontal band saws
  • Waterjet cutting
  • Drill presses
  • Measuring equipment
• Apply OSHA standards by performing safe metal shop practices and provide instruction to Sponsor staff on applicable OSHA standards.
• Consult and aid others in the design and troubleshooting of mechanical component designs.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasking and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
• Work as a team, utilizing strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Perform ad-hoc requirements associated with Sponsor/Mission Partner's equipment/supplies/products in order to report and maintain operational readiness status.
• Continually research emerging manufacturing technologies for potential customer implementation.

• A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• CONUS and OCONUS TDY travel may be required.