Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Sidney, OH 

Hourly | Weekly & Competitive Pay + Overtime + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match 

Shift(s) Available: 3rd Shift | Monday - Friday | 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM EST

Machine Precision Parts That Power the Aerospace Industry

DRT Aerospace is seeking an experienced Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC) to join our team in Sidney, Ohio. In this role, you will set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual and CNC milling equipment to manufacture complex, close-tolerance components used in critical aerospace and defense applications.

If you have experience with CNC milling, manual mills, machining centers, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement, this is an opportunity to advance your career in a stable, high-tech manufacturing environment where quality and craftsmanship matter.

Whether your background includes CNC milling, manual milling, Bridgeport mills, VMCs, HMCs, aerospace machining, prototype machining, or precision manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Why Join DRT Aerospace?

At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay + Bonus

• Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

• Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday

• Career advancement opportunities

• Training and professional development

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do

As a Machinist III, you'll serve as a technical leader on the shop floor and be responsible for:

• Set up and operate manual milling machines and CNC machining centers.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and process documentation.

• Select and install tooling, fixtures, vises, workholding devices, and machine offsets.

• Perform complete machine setups and verify first-piece acceptance.

• Monitor machining operations and make process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy.

• Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as required.

• Machine precision aerospace components to tight tolerances.

• Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.

• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, process, and quality issues.

• Complete production, quality, and inspection documentation.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to improve performance and reduce scrap.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating manual milling machines and/or CNC milling equipment.

• Experience performing machine setups with minimal supervision.

• Ability to machine precision components to close tolerances.

• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.

• Knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining best practices.

• Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, and other precision measuring equipment.

• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.

• Experience with 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling equipment.

• Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or Okuma controls.