CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

The opportunity An established defense and aerospace manufacturer in Longmont needs a senior CNC Programmer/Machinist to program and machine high-precision, complex components. The parts go into mission-critical systems, so tolerances are tight and quality comes first.
This is a senior hands-on role. You own parts from Mastercam program to finished, verified component, and you train and guide the machinists around you.

What you’ll do
Program CNC machines in Mastercam from blueprints, technical documentation and internal standards
Machine complex, high-precision components to tight tolerances
Run first-off parts and monitor machining, spotting malfunctions or out-of-tolerance cuts and adjusting as needed
Read and apply blueprints and advanced GD&T
Check dimensions and alignment with hand tools and measurement equipment
Support quality assurance and keep safety standards high
Train and mentor other members of the manufacturing team
Lead troubleshooting and write up the fixes, and contribute to continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of machining experience
• 3+ years programming CNC machines in Mastercam
• 3+ years applying GD&T in a production environment
• A proven record of holding tight tolerances on complex parts
• Strong blueprint reading and math skills
• Clear communication and the patience to teach others
• High school diploma or equivalent. A certificate in precision machining is a plus.

Eligibility
This role involves access to technical data controlled under ITAR and EAR. Applicants must be a U.S. person (a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).