CNC Machinist- 2nd Shift (1:00pm-9:00pm)

General Summary:

The Machinist position involves operating CNC and conventional machinery to manufacture components for military applications like aircraft, submarines, or other defense systems. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality production and timely delivery of parts, contributing to the company’s mission in the aerospace and defense industries.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Set up and operate a variety of machinery, including lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment, often working with specialized alloys.

· Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and CAD/CAM data to understand specifications and tolerances.

· Program and edit CNC machines, and select appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling for each job.

· Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to verify they meet strict tolerances.

· Adhere to military and aerospace quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO certifications, and follow all safety procedures.

· Work with engineers, quality control specialists, and production personnel to develop prototypes, modify parts, and solve production challenges.

· Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery to ensure productivity and safety.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Proven experience with both manual and CNC machining is often.

· The ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings is critical.

· Independently program, edit programs, set up and run CNC or conventional machines.

· A keen eye for detail is crucial for producing high-precision parts.

· The ability to troubleshoot machining issues, identify and resolve tolerance deviations, and suggest process improvements.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 2+ years of machining experience with either CNC and/or conventional machines.
• At strong understanding of machinist math, tooling, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is essential.
• Experience with specific CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Mitsubishi) may be necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Machining: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person