CNC Machinist (Aerospace Industry / Urgent Need)

Our client, a prestigious, nationwide, law firm dedicated to providing legal services to financial institutions, has an immediate need for an experienced CNC Programmer , to join their winning team in Hampton.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for developing, validating, maintaining, and optimizing CNC programs used in the manufacture of precision defense and aerospace components. You will play a critical role in ensuring machining processes are accurate, repeatable, traceable, efficient, and compliant with applicable customer, contractual, and quality requirements.

Develop, validate, modify, and maintain CNC programs for mills, lathes, multi-axis machines, and other applicable CNC equipment.

Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, GD&T requirements, and other controlled technical documentation.

Develop machining strategies that achieve required dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes, quality requirements, and production objectives.

Determine appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, workholding methods, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences.

Develop and maintain accurate setup sheets, tooling documentation, and other information required to support repeatable machining operations.

Ensure CNC programs and related manufacturing documentation comply with applicable configuration-control and revision requirements.

Maintain traceability of CNC programs, revisions, and approved process changes.

Support initial machine setups, prove-outs, and validation of new or revised CNC programs on the shop floor.

Work directly with machinists to troubleshoot programming, tooling, setup, dimensional, and machining-process issues.

Support First Article Inspection activities in accordance with applicable requirements, including AS9102 when required.

Optimize existing programs and machining processes to improve cycle time, tool life, quality, productivity, and overall manufacturing efficiency without compromising customer or contractual requirements.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production personnel to investigate and resolve nonconformances and manufacturing issues.

Participate in root-cause analysis, corrective-action, and continuous-improvement activities.

Advanced knowledge of CNC machining processes, machine capabilities, cutting tools, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.

Strong CNC programming skills for mills, lathes, and multi-axis machining equipment.

Proficiency with CAM software and G-code.

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, technical specifications, and GD&T.

Understanding of configuration control, revision control, and manufacturing-documentation requirements.

Ability to develop manufacturing processes that are repeatable and appropriately documented.

Ability to perform root-cause analysis and participate effectively in corrective-action activities.

Ability to balance manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement with quality and compliance requirements.

Ability to effectively collaborate with Machining, Quality, Engineering, Production, and management personnel.

Experience working within an AS9100 quality-management system.

Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, government, or prime-contractor manufacturing requirements.

Familiarity with ITAR/EAR-controlled manufacturing environments.

Experience machining high-performance materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, and specialty alloys.

Experience with lean manufacturing, process optimization, or continuous-improvement initiatives.

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)

Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees

Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors

Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth