Manufacturing Technician

Machinist Position

Are you an experienced manufacturing technician that is ready for something completely different? We have a unique and challenging position that may be right for you.

CRG is an aerospace and defense company located in Miamisburg OH. We design and manufacture a wide range of low and medium-rate products across our core areas: aerospace systems, power & energy, advanced materials & manufacturing, and human health & AI.

We are expanding our machining operations, which currently include a Haas 5-axis mill and a 3-axis CNC router. The Machinist will leverage their experience to work with our engineers to design parts, then independently set-up the job, including design/build fixtures and programming. This position requires a high level of independent thought and execution combined with good communication and collaboration skills.

The Machinist may also support manufacturing efforts across other equipment in our clean and constantly expanding shop spaces. Some of the equipment includes: Bridge Port mill; drill press; TIG, MIG, and oxy-acetylene welders; plasma cutter; CNC-routers; FDM, SLA, SLS, and Roboze additive manufacturing printers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualified Candidates will be able to support the following:

• Independently set-up and machine parts on Haas vertical machining center and CNC router, including design + build fixtures, CAM on-machine programming, tool selection, set work offsets, and perform dry runs
• Execute manufacturing operations within allotted timeframes and budgets
• Troubleshoot machine issues
• Exhibit safe machining practices
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with designers and engineers on part design to ensure manufacturability
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
• Verify dimensions and alignment using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, and other inspection equipment.
• Leverage strong understanding of machining various part configuration and features
• Leverage experience to machine various materials, including aluminum, titanium, stainless steels, engineering plastics, and composite materials
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications typical in aerospace and component manufacturing

To be successful in CRG Defense's corporate culture, Qualified Candidates must also be able:

• Perform in the dynamic environment of a growing small business by adapting to changing needs
• Communicate and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, team oriented environment
• Apply proactive and reactive problem-solving skills: Be a self-starter
• Apply a get-it-done, and get-it-done-right mindset coupled with attention to detail