Machinist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus relevant technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 5 years of combined CNC machining and programming experience producing tight-tolerance hardware.
• Ability to set up and run mid-to-high complexity jobs, including datum strategy, work offsets, tool length offsets, and safe prove-out practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including working-level knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming concepts and ability to edit and verify G-code as needed.
• Experience holding tolerances to ±0.001 inch or tighter where required, and selecting appropriate inspection methods to verify conformance.
• Proficiency with shop math, including trigonometry, and basic computer skills such as Windows and common documentation tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot process issues and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial and manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HAAS mills and lathes, including safe prove-out, tool management, and probing best practices.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAM, including multi-axis programming, simulation and verification, and disciplined programming workflow.
• Demonstrated success machining difficult materials such as titanium, Inconel, Monel, and stainless steels, including tool selection, surface-integrity awareness, and tool-life management.
• Experience with 5-axis simultaneous machining and complex multi-operation workholding, such as soft jaws, vises, tombstones, and custom fixtures.
• Familiarity with machining simulation tools such as Vericut or equivalent, as well as probing and on-machine measurement.
• Experience supporting development programs with rapidly evolving requirements and helping define best-known methods.
• Exposure to related processes such as heat treat, EDM, grinding, welding, coatings, and plating, and understanding of how they influence machining strategy and inspection.
• Trade school certification, an A.S. degree in machining or manufacturing technology, or equivalent advanced training.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, and turning centers to produce parts that meet engineering requirements.
• Create and prove out Siemens NX CAM programs, including tool selection, workholding approach, and cutting parameters, targeting HAAS equipment when applicable.
• Manage job execution from planning through inspection, including setups, setup sheets, tool lists, safe prove-out, offsets and compensation adjustments, and repeatability documentation.
• Execute first-article and development builds, optimizing feeds, speeds, toolpaths, workholding, and sequencing to improve cycle time, surface finish, and dimensional capability.
• Machine and finish components made from materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, Inconel, and Monel, using disciplined tool-life and heat management.
• Perform in-process and final inspection using precision measurement tools; record results and support CMM and Metrology as required.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues, including chatter, tool wear or breakage, workholding distortion, dimensional drift, and surface damage, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, organized shop environment and follow safety and quality procedures for flight- and mission-critical hardware.
• Perform manual machining and benchwork, including drilling and tapping, reaming, deburring, blending, and fit-up, when CNC is not the best solution.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and provide feedback on machinability and inspection approaches while maintaining schedule.
• Help build shop capability by standardizing tooling, programming templates, probing strategies, and documentation; support preventive maintenance and basic machine health checks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.