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Aerospace CNC Lathe Setup & Production Machinist

TekPro Engineering

Own the Turn. Shape What Flies.Join an industry-trusted aerospace manufacturer through TekPro on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM). If tight tolerances and clean, organized workspaces are your thing—and you want steady hours, consistent overtime, and regular raises—read on.Is This You?Can you take a print with GD&T callouts and hit spec on the first article?Do you adjust offsets and make minor program edits without breaking stride?Are you comfortable running with minimal supervision on 2nd shift?What You’ll TackleSet up and run 2–4 axis CNC lathes for aerospace componentsRead/interpret blueprints and GD&T to ensure conformanceExecute tool changes, offsets, and small program tweaksInspect parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges; log resultsTroubleshoot chip control, surface finish, and dimensional issues to keep production movingBring These Credentials2+ years of CNC lathe experience (setup and operation)Blueprint fluency and strong GD&T understandingHistory of holding tight tolerances in production environmentsComfort with Fanuc or equivalent controlsAbility to work independently on 2nd shift (3:00 - 1:30AM)Your Toolbox & PlatformPrecision measurement & hand metrologyAerospace manufacturing standardsMachine setups for production runsEquipment: CNC Lathes (2–4 axis) — Haas, Okuma, Doosan, DMG Mori SeikiWhy You’ll Like It HereStable, high-demand workload with consistent overtimeClean, organized shop with strong leadershipBuilt-in growth and consistent raisesReady to Run?If delivering precision on the lathe is your calling, this 2nd shift seat is yours to own. #J-18808-Ljbffr TekPro Engineering

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