CNC Machinist

Cogitic Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Cogitic Corporation is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to manufacture precision components supporting critical U.S. national defense programs, including the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. The company operates in a growing, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment focused on quality, innovation, and craftsmanship. The machinist will work with CNC mills, lathes, and mill/turn machines to produce complex, high-precision components, improve machining processes, maintain quality, and support production goals.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in a CNC machining environment.
Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Programming, Drafting, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and other technical software.
Strong blueprint-reading, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to pass a background check and hold a security clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and mill/turn machines to manufacture precision components and assemblies.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and 3D models to determine machining processes, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
Prove out, troubleshoot, and improve CNC programs and setups to reduce cycle times, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
Use Mastercam and NCSimul to review and backplot programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and mill/turn machines.
Use Renishaw on-machine probing systems to verify part conformance and support lightly attended or unattended machining.
Support the development of reliable, repeatable machining processes for Heat Resistant Super Alloys (HRSA) and other exotic materials.
Perform in-process inspections using micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, optical comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
Complete bench work, including drilling, tapping, filing, deburring, and finishing.
Identify and resolve machining challenges to maintain productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
Improve shop-floor efficiency through ProShop ERP, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
Maintain accurate work orders, machining instructions, time records, and process documentation within the ERP system.
Follow Cogitic’s Quality Management System (QMS), company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and PPE guidelines.