CNC Machinist

Schott Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) precision CNC machine shop in Frederick, Colorado, on the Firestone / Longmont side. We build mission-critical components for leading defense and aerospace companies, and our purpose is simple: to engineer the precision that protects and advances our nation. We are AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered. We run a modern, 5-axis-heavy shop, and we want the best machinists in the Front Range on our floor. Shifts We have openings on a weekly night second shift and on a weekend shift. Tell us which you prefer when you apply. Day-shift conversations are welcome too. The Role We are looking for a top-tier 5-axis machinist who can take a job from model and print all the way to an approved first article: program it, set it up, prove it out, and run it. This is not a load-and-go position. You will own our most complex prototype and new-program work, and you will help turn proven prototype processes into efficient, repeatable palletized production. If you are the person other machinists come to when a part is hard, we want to talk to you. Our Equipment - Matsuura 5-axis machining center with ~15-pallet system - HAAS UMC-1000 and HAAS UMC-500 5-axis machines, including a 10-pallet UMC-500 - HAAS VM-3s with trunnions, VM-2s, and a mill/turn lathe - In-house CMM inspection for production and prototype work - ProShop ERP for work orders, setup documentation, and job tracking What You Will Do - Program 3+2 and full simultaneous 5-axis toolpaths in hyperMill from customer models and drawings - Plan jobs end to end: workholding and fixture design, tool selection, operation sequencing, and work offsets - Set up, prove out, and run first-article parts, working directly with Quality to meet AS9102 FAI requirements - Machine complex, tight-tolerance parts in aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other aerospace alloys - Reduce cycle times and build robust processes that transition cleanly from prototype to palletized production - Perform in-process inspection and hold tolerances to +/- 0.0005 and tighter where required - Document setups, programs, and work instructions in ProShop so jobs repeat right every time - Mentor operators and developing machinists, and help raise the skill level of the whole shop - Maintain 5S, safety, and ITAR data-handling standards What You Bring - 5+ years of CNC machining experience, including 3+ years on 5-axis machining centers - Demonstrated ability to program 5-axis parts in a CAM system (Mastercam, Fusion, hyperMILL, Esprit, or similar) - Strong blueprint reading and working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) - Proficiency with precision measuring tools: micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, and thread gauges - Experience with Haas and/or Fanuc-based controls, including G-code editing at the machine - A track record of first-pass quality and ownership of results, not just parts off the machine - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Preferred - Experience in an AS9100 or defense/aerospace shop - AS9102 first article inspection experience - Fixture design experience - Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply Eligibility This position requires access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Pay and Benefits - $35.00-45.00 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill; higher for exceptional experience - Medical and dental insurance - 401(k) retirement plan, 3% employer match - 96 hours of paid time off per year, plus 48 hours of paid sick leave front-loaded annually - 10 paid holidays, plus Veterans Day for veteran empl yees - Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave - A direct line to ownership on process and equipment improvements Work location: In person, Frederick, CO 80504. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Schott Manufacturing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.