Senior CNC Machinist

Job Summary

We’re hiring experienced Senior CNC Machinists to join a well-established precision machine shop serving the aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. Whether you are a dedicated CNC Mill specialist, a CNC Lathe specialist, or a versatile machinist who can expertly run both, we want you on our team!

We are looking for skilled machinists who can independently own the entire setup process—from interpreting blueprints and selecting tooling to proving out the first part and making offsets before releasing a job into production. You will be working equipment ranging from 2 and 3-axis lathes to 3, 4, and 5-axis mills, holding extremely tight tolerances on primarily stainless steel and aluminum components.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Growth Phase: We are under new management and are now part of an aerospace and defense-focused startup making serious investments in people and technology.
• Career Impact: This is a unique chance to grow and help build something that is going to make a major name for itself in the defense and aerospace industry.

Compensation

• $35 - $42 / hr based on experience
• Unlimited optional overtime available – opportunity to make $100k+ / yr
• Double-time pay on Sundays

First Shift

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Perform complete, independent setups and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC mills AND/OR 2-axis and 3-axis CNC horizontal lathes.
• Process Ownership: Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing work instructions to take a job from setup through production with minimal supervision.
• Tooling & Offsets: Select tooling, establish work and tool offsets, load offsets, and completely prepare machines for production.
• Programming & Troubleshooting: Utilize G-code fluency and Fanuc controls to troubleshoot machining issues independently, making machine-side program adjustments and offset corrections as needed.
• Precision Inspection: Prove out first articles, perform in-process production verification, and verify dimensions using manual precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges).
• Quality & Maintenance: Maintain tight aerospace tolerances on high-precision components while keeping a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Experience: 3+ years of CNC setup experience on Mills (3, 4, or 5-axis) AND/OR Lathes (2 or 3-axis).
• Setups: Proven ability to independently own the setup process and run production without direct supervision.
• Technical: Strong blueprint reading skills and a deep understanding of GD&T and complex work instructions.
• Programming: High level of fluency in G-code and hands-on experience with Fanuc controls and machine-side program edits.
• Precision: Proven ability to hold incredibly tight tolerances.
• Metrology: Strong understanding of precision measurement, with proficiency using traditional manual inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.), not just digital gauges.

Preferred

• Industry: Prior experience machining aerospace, defense, medical, or semiconductor components.
• Equipment: Experience with Hardinge, Doosan, Swiss-style, or similar CNC lathes.
• Versatility: Dual capability on both CNC milling and turning centers is a massive plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company matching 401k
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days.

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