CNC Machinist, Y-axis Lathe

TransDigm Group • Liverpool, NY

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About The Position

This role focuses primarily on setting up and operating a Y-axis CNC lathe and applying inspection techniques to monitor the CNC process. The machinist collaborates with colleagues to maximize productivity while manufacturing high-quality valves and actuators for aerospace and power generation customers. The position is based in a precision manufacturing operation featuring low-volume, high-mix production and tight tolerances.

The work includes interpreting complex drawings and shop documentation, preparing and setting tools, installing fixtures, setting work offsets, inspecting parts, and adjusting offsets based on process analysis. The position requires either a U.S. person as defined by applicable export regulations or a non-U.S. person eligible to obtain required export authorization.

Requirements

• Experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machinery, with a minimum of 3-axis lathes.
• Ability to work from complex drawings containing GD&T.
• Ability to perform accurate manual inspections of parts produced.
• Solid understanding of G-code.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined in applicable export regulations, or a non-U.S. person eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Mazak Integrex experience.
• Technical certification or degree.
• Ability to program machines.
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix production.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex blueprints, shop travelers, and operation sketches for machined and/or fabricated parts.
• Inspect parts to specifications and document results.
• Install fixtures and set work offsets.
• Use an offline tool pre-setter to prepare and set tools for machining operations.
• Diagnose deviations and trends accurately and efficiently, and adjust offsets to maintain product quality based on analysis.
• Report machinery, tooling, or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Run multiple machine centers as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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