Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC)
Location: Sidney, OH | 3rd Shift, Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM EST
About the role
DRT Aerospace is seeking an experienced Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC) to join our team in Sidney, Ohio. In this role, you will set up, operate, and troubleshoot manual and CNC milling equipment to manufacture complex, close‑tolerance components used in critical aerospace and defense applications. If you have experience with CNC milling, manual mills, machining centers, blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision measurement, this is an opportunity to advance your career in a stable, high‑tech manufacturing environment where quality and craftsmanship matter.
Benefits
- Competitive pay + bonus
- Day‑1 benefits & 401(k) company match
- Paid time off and holidays + floating holiday
- Career advancement opportunities
- Training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual milling machines and CNC machining centers
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, work instructions, and process documentation
- Select and install tooling, fixtures, vises, workholding devices, and machine offsets
- Perform complete machine setups and verify first‑piece acceptance
- Monitor machining operations and make process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy
- Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as required
- Machine precision aerospace components to tight tolerances
- Perform in‑process and final inspections using precision measuring equipment
- Troubleshoot tooling, machine, process, and quality issues
- Complete production, quality, and inspection documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to improve performance and reduce scrap
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating manual milling machines and/or CNC milling equipment
- Experience performing machine setups with minimal supervision
- Ability to machine precision components to close tolerances
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining best practices
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, and other precision measuring equipment
- Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards
Preferred
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
- Experience with 3‑axis, 4‑axis, and 5‑axis CNC milling equipment
- Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or Okuma controls
- Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other high‑performance alloys
- CNC programming or program editing experience
- Experience working within AS9100 quality systems
- Technical degree in Machining Technology or related field
- Apprenticeship or Journeyman certification
Skills & experience
- Vertical Machining Centers (VMC)
- Horizontal Machining Centers (HMC)
- CNC Milling (3‑Axis, 4‑Axis, and 5‑Axis)
- Manual Milling Machines
- Bridgeport Mills
- Fixture Design & Workholding
- High‑Speed Machining
- Precision Hole Making
- Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Schedule
3rd Shift, Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM EST; overtime available.
Pay
Hourly, weekly pay; competitive base rate plus overtime; day‑1 benefits and 401(k) company match.
ITAR notice: DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export‑controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. Employment is contingent upon successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment.