CNC Machinist

Laborup • Knoxville, TN

18d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop. Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area. You'll take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment ranging from a large 5-axis gantry mill and multiple large horizontal boring mills to VTLs and a full mix of 3-axis and manual machines.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional machining experience
• Performs own setups and offsets
• Edits G-code at the controller
• Experience machining parts to close tolerances
• Reads complex prints with GD&T
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience running 5-axis machines
• Proficiency on manual mills and lathes
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
• AS9100D or Nadcap environment experience
• Experience fabricating custom-designed equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Benefits

• Paid healthcare
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Matching 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed