Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC)
About The Position
DRT Aerospace is seeking an experienced Milling Machinist to set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual and CNC milling equipment in Sidney, Ohio. The role manufactures complex, close-tolerance components for aerospace and defense applications. The Machinist III serves as a technical leader on the shop floor, supporting production quality, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime available. Employment is contingent on verifying eligibility to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including ITAR; candidates selected may need to provide supporting documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3 years of experience operating manual milling machines and/or CNC milling equipment.
- Experience performing machine setups with minimal supervision.
- Ability to machine precision components to close tolerances.
- Strong blueprint-reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
- Knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining best practices.
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
Nice To Haves
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
- Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling equipment.
- Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or Okuma controls.
- Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other high-performance alloys.
- CNC programming or program-editing experience.
- Experience working within AS9100 quality systems.
- Technical degree in Machining Technology or a related field.
- Apprenticeship or Journeyman certification.
- Exposure to Vertical Machining Centers (VMC), Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC), manual milling machines, Bridgeport mills, fixture design and workholding, high-speed machining, precision hole making, or aerospace component manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual milling machines and CNC machining centers.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Select and install tooling, fixtures, vises, workholding devices, and machine offsets.
- Complete machine setups and verify first-piece acceptance.
- Monitor machining operations and adjust processes to maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as required.
- Machine precision aerospace components to tight tolerances.
- Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
- Troubleshoot tooling, machine, process, and quality issues.
- Complete production, quality, and inspection documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to improve performance and reduce scrap.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus.
- Day 1 benefits.
- 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off and holidays, plus a floating holiday.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Training and professional development.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Overtime available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
