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Job Summary
We're hiring experienced Senior CNC Machinists to join a well-established precision machine shop serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. Whether you are a dedicated CNC Mill specialist, a CNC Lathe specialist, or a versatile machinist who can expertly run both, we want you on our team!
We are looking for skilled machinists who can independently own the entire setup process-from interpreting blueprints and selecting tooling to proving out the first part and making offsets before releasing a job into production. You will be working equipment ranging from 2 and 3-axis lathes to 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, holding extremely tight tolerances on primarily stainless steel and aluminum components.
Why Join Us?
- Exciting Growth Phase: We are under new management and are now part of an aerospace and defense-focused startup making serious investments in people and technology.
- Career Impact: This is a unique chance to grow and help build something that is going to make a major name for itself in the defense and aerospace industry.
Compensation
- $35 - $42 / hr based on experience
- Unlimited optional overtime available - opportunity to make $100k+ / yr
- Double-time pay on Sundays
First Shift
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Monday - Friday
Responsibilities
- Setup & Operation: Perform complete, independent setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills AND/OR 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes.
- Process Ownership: Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing work instructions to take a job from setup through production with minimal supervision.
- Tooling & Offsets: Select tooling, establish work and tool offsets, load offsets, and completely prepare machines for production.
- Programming & Troubleshooting: Utilize G-code fluency and Fanuc controls to troubleshoot machining issues independently, making machine-side program adjustments and offset corrections as needed.
- Precision Inspection: Prove out first articles, perform in-process production verification, and verify dimensions using manual precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
- Quality & Maintenance: Maintain tight aerospace tolerances on high-precision components while keeping a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- Experience: 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5-axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3-axis).
- Setups: Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision.
- Technical: Strong blueprint reading skills and a deep understanding of GD&T and complex work instructions.
- Programming: High level of fluency in G-code and hands-on experience with Fanuc controls and machine-side program edits.
- Precision: Proven ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances.
- Metrology: Strong understanding of precision measurement, with proficiency using traditional manual inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.), not just digital gauges.
Preferred
- Industry: Prior experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor components.
- Equipment: Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss-style, or similar CNC lathes.
- Versatility: Dual capability on both CNC milling and turning centers is a massive plus.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Company matching 401k
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days.
