CNC Machine Operator

OverviewWe're hiring an experienced CNC Machinist to join a growing precision manufacturing team producing high-tolerance components for the aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. If you enjoy challenging work, take pride in first-time quality, and want to work with advanced machining technology, this is an opportunity to grow your career in a shop that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement.This is more than a production role. You'll own the machining process from setup through production, working on complex parts that require technical expertise, critical thinking, and attention to detail.What You'll DoSet up CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining centers from print to first-part approvalSelect tooling, workholding, and fixturing for a variety of materials and part geometriesEdit CNC programs at the machine to optimize quality, cycle time, and tool performancePerform first article inspections and verify parts using precision measuring equipmentMonitor production runs and make tooling or offset adjustments to maintain tight tolerancesInterpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specificationsTroubleshoot machining challenges including chatter, tool wear, dimensional variation, and surface finish issuesSupport continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and process capabilityMentor less experienced operators and help build a strong machining teamWhat We're Looking For5+ years of CNC machining experience with setup and program editing responsibilitiesExperience operating CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centersAbility to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&TStrong understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds, workholding, and machining strategyExperience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and CMMsExperience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, or other specialty alloysSelf-motivated with strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to producing quality workPreferred Experience5-axis machining or mill-turn experienceCAM software exposure (Mastercam, Fusion 360, Hypermill, or similar)Aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing experienceExperience supporting automated or lights-out machining environmentsWhy Join Us?Work on challenging, high-precision parts instead of repetitive production workModern machining environment with continued investment in equipment and technologyOpportunity to expand your technical skills across advanced machining platformsJoin a growing operation with room for long-term career advancementCollaborative team where experienced machinists have a voice in improving processes and solving complex manufacturing challengesIf you're looking for a role where your machining expertise will be valued and your skills can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.You should be proficient in:CNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine InstallationG-CodeCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverAerospace Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr