CNC Machinist & Programmer III

Voyager Technologies • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Lunar Systems (formerly Astrobotic Technology) is seeking a CNC Machinist & Programmer to set up, operate, and optimize multi-axis CNC equipment to produce high-precision components. This includes 5-axis milling and CNC turning ranging from aluminum to superalloys. This machinist will go beyond running parts — they will provide direct machinability feedback to the design engineering team, influence tolerancing and feature geometry before designs freeze. This is a development environment where the right candidate will shape the machining strategy from the ground up.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in machining technology or equivalent technical training preferred
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of experience working with multi-axis lathes and high-speed 5-axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances
• 3+ years of experience machining hardened metals including nickel-based alloys, stainless steels, and high-temperature superalloys
• Extensive experience with CNC controls, Fanuc preferred or equivalent platforms including Mazak, Okuma, Heidenhain, Siemens
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• CAM software experience, preferably HyperMILL
• CAD experience as it relates to CAM required
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, CMM operation, surface profilometers)
• Ability to work effectively with close attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities
• A continuous improvement mindset — our job is never complete; we are always optimizing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of multiple skills across large geographic distances
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight
• Must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace structural components
• Experience with CNC tube bending
• Tooling and fixture design experience — ability to concept and specify work holding for complex geometries
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)
• Experience with post-processing of additive manufactured parts (finish machining AM components)
• Experience with 5-axis simultaneous machining (DMG Mori, Hermle, Mikron, or similar)
• Experience evaluating and selecting CNC machine tools for production — vendor assessment, capability studies, and factory acceptance testing
• Familiarity with ISO9001 quality management systems

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC milling machines (3-axis through 5-axis) to produce precision components per engineering drawings and process plans
• Setting up and operating CNC lathes and turning centers
• Interpreting engineering drawings with complex GD&T requirements and planning machining sequences to achieve specified tolerances
• Providing machinability feedback directly to design engineering — advising on tolerancing, feature accessibility, fixturing constraints, and material selection to improve producibility before designs freeze
• Evaluating and recommending CNC machines for the long-term production equipment plan — assessing machine tool capability, work envelope, accuracy, and throughput against program requirements
• Performing first-article machining for new part numbers — optimizing feeds, speeds, tool paths, and fixturing for challenging materials and geometries
• Performing in-process measurements using precision instruments (CMM, micrometers, bore gauges, surface profilometers) and making offset adjustments to maintain tolerance
• Supporting post-processing of additively manufactured parts including finish machining of AM-printed components to final dimensions
• Maintaining tooling inventories, performing tool life management, and recommending tool selection for new applications
• Documenting machining results, tool life data, and process parameters for production knowledge capture
• Supporting process qualification and capability studies (Cp/Cpk) for critical dimensions
• Maintaining equipment through basic preventive maintenance and identifying issues requiring maintenance support

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED