CNC Machinist
About The Position
We’re hiring experienced CNC Machinists for our precision aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in East Aurora, NY. You’ll manufacture complex, high-precision components on CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment, including Mazak Integrex machines. We have opportunities across both milling and turning, with a significant portion of our current hiring focused on CNC milling. This is an experienced-level machining opportunity for someone who can independently contribute in a precision manufacturing environment. We’re looking for machinists with strong setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting capabilities who are comfortable producing tight-tolerance components with limited supervision.
Requirements
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience
- CNC milling and/or turning experience
- Independent CNC machine setup experience
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Cutting tool and tooling knowledge
- Experience making offsets and machining adjustments
- Ability to maintain tight tolerances
- Experience using precision measuring equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Stable employment history
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or defense machining experience
- CNC milling experience
- Mazak and/or Mazak Integrex experience
- Multi-axis machining experience
- G-code or CNC programming knowledge
- Strong GD&T knowledge
- Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components
- Previous experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Operate CNC mills and/or lathes to manufacture complex aerospace and defense components.
- Independently perform machine setups, changeovers, and job preparation.
- Select, load, change, and troubleshoot cutting tools based on machining requirements.
- Make offsets and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to verify components meet specifications.
- Inspect close-tolerance components using precision measuring equipment.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
- Identify and resolve machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
- Maintain quality and productivity while supporting demanding aerospace and defense production schedules.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Consistent overtime opportunities
- +$2/hr 2nd-shift differential
- Training and career development
- Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
- Long-term career opportunity supporting growing aerospace and defense production
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
