Senior Machinist: CNC / GD&T / G&M Code / Setup

About the role

The CNC Machining team works directly with the engineering and manufacturing teams to produce precision components for propulsion and vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, setup sheets, and related documentation; apply GD&T requirements
• Setup and operate multi-axis CNC milling and turning equipment (including mill-turn / live tooling where applicable)
• Configure workholding and fixtures (vise, soft jaws, tombstones, custom fixtures) per setup documentation and best practices
• Run, validate, and help prove out new CNC programs; support first-article / first-piece verification
• Diagnose machining issues and make minor program/parameter adjustments (feeds/speeds, offsets) during runs
• Perform in-process and final inspection using standard precision metrology tools; document results as required
• Maintain machines and work area (basic preventive care, cleanliness, chip/coolant management)
• Adapt between fast-turn prototype/R&D work and short-run production while maintaining quality and repeatability

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a CNC machinist/operator and setup technician in a precision environment
• Must be proficient in G-Code and M-Code programming with the ability to troubleshoot, edit, prove out processes, perform first piece runs, and recommend changes to programs on multi-axis machine tools
• Proficient in multi-axis machining (3+1 / 3+2); familiarity with complex toolpaths and 3D surfaces
• Familiarity with multi-axis machining (3+1 / 3+2); familiarity with complex toolpaths and 3D surfaces
• Experience with multi-axis machining (3+1 / 3+2); familiarity with complex toolpaths and 3D surfaces
• Experience with live-tooling lathes, mill-turns, or multi-task machines
• Working knowledge of machining a range of materials (e.g., aluminum alloys, stainless, alloy steels, and other engineering materials)
• Solid understanding of tooling, tool life, cutters, and fixturing methods
• Intermediate ability to interpret and apply GD&T
• Able to take ownership of the setup and run process from start to finish; comfortable juggling multiple competing priorities
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with simultaneous 5-axis setup and operation
• Experience working with Okuma CNC machines and controllers
• Comfortable referencing a CAD model to verify dimensions/features (model-based measurement)
• Experience with CMM inspection (e.g., PC-DMIS or similar)
• Waterjet experience
• Additive manufacturing exposure (e.g., FDM/SLA and/or post-processing familiarity)

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay at $33/hr-$43/hr (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: [Health/Dental/Vision/401(k)/PTO]
High-impact work on real aerospace hardware
Fast-paced environment with direct collaboration across engineering, test, and manufacturing