Machinist-Turning Specialist (Aerospace specific)

Job Description Job Description Description: The Machinist – Turning Specialist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC and manual lathes to produce high-precision aerospace components. This role supports flight-critical manufacturing by ensuring all machined parts meet strict FAA, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements. The machinist maintains compliance, accuracy, and traceability throughout all turning operations while contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality aerospace production environment. Requirements: - Edit programs, set up, and operate complex CNC machines , including multi-tasking turning centers and mill-turns (Mazak, Okuma, WFL). - Work with ultra-precision tolerances (±.0005” or tighter) on complex aerospace components. - Interpret aerospace technical drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions with high accuracy. - Select appropriate tooling, inserts, cutting parameters, and fixturing for turning operations. - Perform offsets, tool changes, and adjustments to maintain tight tolerance requirements. - Inspect workpieces using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and CMM reports. - Document all production activities and maintain traceability per AS9100 requirements. - Identify machining issues and collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve dimensional or process discrepancies. - Maintain lathes through scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and preventative maintenance. - Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workstation aligned with 5S practices. - Support continuous improvement activities and participate in root-cause/corrective-action processes when necessary. Requirements Qualifications Education & Experience: - High school diploma or GED required; trade/vocational machining training preferred. - Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating manual and/or CNC turning; aerospace experience strongly preferred. - Experience machining aerospace materials and working in an AS9100/FAA-compliant environment is strongly preferred. Skills & Competencies: - Strong knowledge of turning operations, insert selection, speeds/feeds, chip control, and machining strategies. - Ability to interpret technical drawings, complex GD&T requirements, and aerospace specifications. - Skilled in using precision measuring equipment for tight-tolerance inspection. - High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Salary Description $30-$34 / hour