Senior Machinist: CNC / GD&T / G&M Code / Setup

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. • Hauppauge, NY

16d • $33 - $43

About The Position

We’re hiring a Senior Machinist: CNC / GD&T / G&M Code / Setup with hands-on experience setting up and running multi-axis CNC equipment. You’ll own setups end-to-end, help prove out new programs, and support both R&D builds and short production runs.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a CNC machinist/operator and setup technician in a precision environment.
• Must be proficient in G-Code and M-Code programming with the ability to troubleshoot, edit, prove out processes, perform first piece runs, and recommend changes to programs on multi-axis machine tools proficiently.
• Experience with multi-axis machining (3+1 / 3+2); familiarity with complex toolpaths and 3D surfaces.
• Experience with live-tooling lathes, mill-turns, or multi-task machines.
• Working knowledge of machining a range of materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, stainless, alloy steels, and other engineering materials).
• Solid understanding of tooling, tool life, cutters, and fixturing methods.
• Intermediate ability to interpret and apply GD&T.
• Able to take ownership of the setup and run process from start to finish; comfortable juggling multiple competing priorities.
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled technical data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with simultaneous 5-axis setup and operation.
• Experience working with Okuma CNC machines and controllers.
• Comfortable referencing a CAD model to verify dimensions/features (model-based measurement).
• Experience with CMM inspection (e.g., PC-DMIS or similar).
• Waterjet experience.
• Additive manufacturing exposure (e.g., FDM/SLA) and/or post-processing familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, and related documentation; apply GD&T requirements.
• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC milling and turning equipment (including mill-turn / live tooling where applicable).
• Configure workholding and fixtures (vise, soft jaws, tombstones, custom fixtures) per setup documentation and best practices.
• Run, validate, and help prove out new CNC programs; support first-article / first-piece verification.
• Diagnose machining issues and make minor program/parameter adjustments (feeds/speeds, offsets) during runs.
• Perform in-process and final inspection using standard precision metrology tools; document results as required.
• Maintain machines and work area (basic preventive care, cleanliness, chip/coolant management).
• Adapt between fast-turn prototype/R&D work and short-run production while maintaining quality and repeatability.

Benefits

• Benefits: [Health/Dental/Vision/401(k)/PTO]
• High-impact work on real aerospace hardware
• Fast-paced environment with direct collaboration across engineering, test, and manufacturing

What This Job Offers

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