CNC Machinist

PGS Worldwide•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking CNC Machinists in Aiken, South Carolina, for an approximately six-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace and defense company. The position involves complex CNC machining, setup, first-run prove-outs, precision inspection, and troubleshooting of high-complexity metal components. Machinists manufacture components from process sheets, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions; perform complex setups and prove-outs; and inspect completed work to ensure it meets close tolerances. The role also includes troubleshooting machining and quality issues, maintaining manufacturing and quality documentation, collaborating with manufacturing engineering, and helping train other machinists. The schedule is a 3/12 schedule from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, approximately 36 hours per week. Pay is $28.74 per hour. The position is onsite in Aiken, South Carolina.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience operating 3-axis and/or 5-axis CNC equipment in a metal-cutting or metalworking manufacturing environment.
Experience setting up and operating major CNC machine tools.
Ability to read and interpret complex, multi-page machining blueprints.
Strong understanding and application of GD&T.
Ability to perform advanced shop mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Experience using precision measuring and layout instruments.
Ability to perform complex setups and align workpieces to extremely close tolerances.
Ability to troubleshoot tooling and machining issues independently.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes.
Associate degree or technical training in Machine Tool Technology.
Experience with Fanuc or Siemens controls.
Familiarity with NX and Mastercam.
Experience using micrometers, thread gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
Experience operating hoists, pallet jacks, or forklifts.
Experience collaborating with tooling or manufacturing engineering on custom fixtures and tooling.

Responsibilities

Machine complex components from process sheets, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Perform complex machine setups, first-run machining, and process prove-outs.
Manufacture parts to extremely close tolerances.
Inspect completed work using precision measuring instruments.
Apply GD&T, feeds and speeds calculations, and advanced shop mathematics.
Work with manufacturing engineering to improve machining methods and processes.
Troubleshoot tooling, setup, dimensional, and quality issues.
Clean and deburr parts, and load and unload them using appropriate tooling and material-handling equipment.
Maintain manufacturing and quality documentation.
Assist and train other machinists on complex setups and machining operations.
Assist with programming changes as needed to mitigate production delays or risks.