CNC Machinist
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Sets up and operates 3- and 4-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace and defense components, reads blueprints and GD&T, selects tooling, performs inspection, and makes program adjustments.
About this role
Overview
We’re hiring CNC Machinists for our high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense machine shop.
You’ll set up and run precision 3 and 4-axis CNC mills and lathes producing complex components for aerospace and defense customers. This is a clean, air-conditioned facility with modern equipment, challenging work, and the opportunity to continue developing your skills over time—including training on 5-axis machining for machinists who demonstrate strong fundamentals.
If you’re looking for a long-term shop where you’ll work on a wide variety of parts, build your setup skills, and have consistent optional overtime available, we’d like to talk.
Why Join Us
- Modern Equipment: Clean, air-conditioned shop with well-maintained CNC equipment.
- 5-Axis Training: Grow into 5-axis machining as your skills develop.
- Optional Overtime: 10+ hours available weekly without being mandatory.
Compensation
- $30 - $36 / hr (total comp)
- $27 - $32 / hr base
- + shift differential
- After optional overtime, make over $80k / yr
Shift Options
- Weekend Days: Friday - Sunday (3x12s)
Responsibilities
- Machine Setups: Set up CNC mills and lathes independently.
- Machine Operation: Run production while maintaining quality standards.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
- Tooling: Select tooling and establish proper offsets.
- Inspection: Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment.
- Program Adjustments: Make offset and minor program changes when needed.
- Troubleshooting: Resolve machining and dimensional issues during production.
- Documentation: Complete inspection and production documentation accurately.
Requirements
Required
- 2+ years of CNC machining experience
- Experience setting up CNC machining jobs
- Ability to read mechanical blueprints
- Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals
- Experience using precision measuring tools
- Ability to hold tight machining tolerances
Preferred
- Aerospace machining experience
- Experience with high-mix job shop work
- Experience making program edits
- Strong tooling and workholding knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting machining processes
- G-code and M-code knowledge
Skills
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