Cnc Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience setting up and operating CNC machines in an aerospace, precision manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience machining complex aerospace components, such as turbine engine parts.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, performing trial runs and adjustments to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, travelers, operation sheets, and technical documentation to determine tooling, setups, tolerances, and machining sequences.
• Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, materials, and accessories for each operation.
• Monitor CNC/DNC programs and machining processes, making real-time adjustments to maintain part quality and dimensional compliance.
• Inspect in-process and finished parts using calibrated measurement tools to verify conformance to customer and quality requirements.
• Use, care for, document, and return calibrated instruments on time in accordance with calibration schedules.
• Complete travelers and shop-floor system documentation accurately to maintain traceability, accountability, and quality records.
• Collaborate with engineers, programmers, inspectors, and production team members to troubleshoot and resolve machining issues.
• Handle components carefully to protect part integrity and maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and maintain a clean, organized, safety-compliant work area.
• Support additional shop or team duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Consistent workloads and set schedules that support planning and work-life balance.
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on workload and business needs; overtime is not guaranteed.
• A family-friendly, team-oriented workplace with a steady flow of work.
• Exposure to advanced CNC platforms and complex repair work.
• Opportunities to expand machining, inspection, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge sharing and informal mentorship from experienced machinists and engineers.
• Long-term skill development within aerospace manufacturing.