CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

CNC Machinist
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM
Pay: $27-$35 per hour
Hydrasearch , a proud affiliate of The Dixon Group, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team in Stevensville, MD! We take pride in manufacturing high-quality, Made in the USA products that serve the U.Government, Military, and our allied partners worldwide. In this role, you'll play a key part in optimizing CNC equipment, including vertical and horizontal mills. You'll refine G and M code, create setup sheets for new jobs, and work closely with our Quality Department to ensure compliance with AS9100D standards. At Hydrasearch, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Machine Setup: Safely set up and operate CNC mills vertical and horizontal. Install and secure tools, attachments, and fixtures (work holding) for milling operations.
Operation & Monitoring: Load CNC programs, input parameters (speed/feeds), and run production cycles, making necessary adjustments, minor adjustments to maintain quality.
Quality Control: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of machinery to ensure optimal operation.
Maintain logs of production, including number of parts produced, materials used, and quality check results.
Safety: Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in CNC Setup and Operation, specifically with both Vertical and Horizontal Milling Centers.
Ability to stand for the duration of a shift (8+ hours) and safely lift/move materials up to 40 lbs.
Programming: Hands-on experience with GibbsCAM or similar CAM software for program tweaks or full setups.
Advanced Inspection: Experience operating or programming CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines).
Formal Training: Completion of a vocational program, NIMS certification, or a formal Machinist Apprenticeship.
Process Improvement: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since it's founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.
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