Machining - Grinding - Machinist 3rd shift
About the role
We are seeking a Machinist to join our aerospace shop. Your responsibilities will include setting up and running CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to make and repair precision aerospace parts. You'll work in an FAA-regulated environment where quality, safety, and paperwork are crucial.
Responsibilities
- Run CNC equipment to make and repair close-tolerance aircraft parts
- Read blueprints, travelers, and work instructions
- Hold tight tolerances and pay attention to the details
- Change cutting tools and adjust feeds and speeds as needed
- Set up fixtures, tooling, and materials correctly and safely
- Inspect your own work using micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, depth gauges, etc.
- Fill out required inspection and production paperwork (FAA rules apply)
- Perform basic, routine machine maintenance
- Safely run overhead cranes when required
- Keep your area clean, organized, and safe
- Follow all safety, health, and environmental rules—no shortcuts
- Speak up and look for ways to work smarter and more efficiently
- Pitch in with other shop duties as needed
Requirements
- CNC machining experience (aerospace or regulated manufacturing is a big plus)
- Comfortable reading blueprints and understanding GD&TS
- Solid math skills for measurements and tolerances
- Hands-on with inspection tools and standard shop hand tools
- Able to work independently and manage your own setup and quality
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
- Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
- Team-focused with a good attitude
- Able to follow procedures and documentation requirements
- Works with integrity and professionalism—FAA expectations apply
Qualifications
- Nice to have: Manual machining or repair experience, CNC program editing skills, trade school or technical training
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
Benefits
Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching. Development & progression opportunities for every employee – regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs. Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave—all eligible on your first day of employment! Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site. Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.
Pay
$50,000 - $60,000 annually
Schedule
Shift: 3rd Mon-Fri 10:30PM-7:00AM Shift Differential: Overnight positions include a shift differential of $2–$4 per hour, depending on the assigned workdays. Sign On Bonus: $1000.00