Machinist (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Tube Specialties, Inc•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machinist on our team, you'll turn raw stock into precision parts that meet exact specifications. You'll work from blueprints and job orders to plan each job, set up and operate mills, lathes, and grinders, and verify your work with precision measuring instruments. Depending on your background, you may run both manual and CNC equipment, build or modify parts to repair shop machinery, and help keep our equipment in top running condition. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in quality, and wants to keep building their skills.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical school training
Machining experience preferred; we welcome candidates from recent vocational graduates to experienced machinists
Solid shop math skills, including fractions, geometry, and trigonometry
Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments
Able to stand for 6–8 hours and lift 40–50 lbs
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

Nice To Haves

CNC and tool room experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and job orders to determine materials, tooling, and operation sequences
Set up and operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to produce parts to tight tolerances
Select cutting tools and set speeds, feeds, and depths of cut
Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators to verify they meet specs
Adjust machines and change tools to keep dimensions within tolerance
Position, secure, and align work pieces and fixtures using hand tools, hoists, and fasteners
Sharpen and replace cutting tools as needed
Enter and edit CNC programs, fabricate or modify parts for machine repair, and help maintain shop equipment as your experience allows