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CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift
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Operates and sets up CNC machines to produce high-tolerance aerospace components, reads GD&T prints, verifies dimensions with metrology tools, and maintains production schedules.
About this role
Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined using standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) to provide components for mission-critical civilian and defense programs.
2nd Shift: M-Th 4:00pm - 2:30am
Pay Rate:
Machinist I* -$22/hr-$30/hr ($26.40/hr - $36/hr with 20% shift differential)
Machinist II* - $30/hr - $48/hr ($36/hr - $57.60/hr with 20% shift differential)
Setup Machinist* -$28/hr - $42/hr ($33.60/hr - $50.40/hr with 20% shift differential)
Key Responsibilities
- Previous CNC Operator experience: mill turn and lathe
- GD&T print reading
- Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, metrology.
- Ability to indicate vices.
- Coordinate x, y, z
- Knowledge of machining principles.
- Operate CNC machines from provided work instructions from work order or set up personnel
- Verifying dimensional characteristics of parts
- Meet expected cycle times and production schedule
- Completion of all required paperwork in a timely manner
Requirements
- Previous CNC Operator experience or technical school course work completed
- 3 years experience with machine set-ups (for Setup Machinist level)
- Reading blueprints and using hand tools
- Prioritizing tasks and maintaining production goals
- Self-starter with a good attitude
- Attention to detail and a strong desire to produce quality products
- Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing lean manufacturing techniques is preferred
- Previous experience in Aerospace or defense machining environment preferred.
We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including:
- PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- 401K match
- Long and short-term incentive plans
- Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.
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