Job Title: 5-Axis CNC Machinist – Aerospace

• Location: United States (In-Person / On-Site; specific facility location to be confirmed during intake)
• Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site (2nd Shift: Mon–Thu, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM OR 3rd Shift: Mon–Thu, 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Required Technical Skills: Multi-axis CNC setup and operation (mill/turn centers); machining exotic alloys (titanium, Inconel, stainless steel); blueprint/router interpretation and precision metrology; first-piece program prove-out (single block, distance-to-go); U.S. Citizenship (ITAR/FAA compliance); 3–6 years of machining experience (or 1-year technical certificate + experience).
• Preferred Technical Skills: Mazak CNC controls and probing/dial indicator work-offset setup; G&M code editing/comprehension; Haimer heat-shrink tooling and Speroni tool presetter operation; large-diameter part machining (35" to 65").

Employer Value Proposition: $27.00–$35.00/hr base pay plus a 20% shift differential ($32.40–$42.00/hr effective rate), abundant overtime, a 4x10 schedule giving you three full days off every week, and the opportunity to machine complex, mission-critical aerospace hardware.

Step onto the floor where raw titanium and Inconel are transformed into massive, flight-critical aerospace structures. As a 5-Axis CNC Machinist, you won't be stuck running repetitive, small-batch parts—you will take ownership of large mill/turn centers, proving out complex programs on 35-to-65-inch components where precision is non-negotiable. Working alongside process engineers and programmers, your setup expertise and sharp eye for tight tolerances will directly shape how next-generation aerospace hardware is built.

Why Machinists Make the Move Here

• Maximize Your Take-Home Pay: Earn $27.00 to $35.00/hr base pay plus a 20% shift differential—bringing your effective hourly rate up to $32.40–$42.00/hr—with plenty of overtime available to boost your earnings even further.
• Three-Day Weekends Every Week: Work four 10-hour shifts on 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM) or 3rd shift (8:30 PM – 7:00 AM) and enjoy three consecutive days off every single week.
• True Setup & Prove-Out Ownership: Put your skills to the test proving out unproven first-piece programs using single block and distance-to-go, setting work homes with probes and dial indicators, and running Haimer heat-shrink and Speroni presetting equipment.
• Mission-Critical Aerospace Work: Build high-precision, large-diameter components in a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment with full benefits, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

What You Will Do

• Set up and operate large 5-axis mill/turn machining centers to produce precision aerospace components (35" to 65" in diameter) to strict blueprint and router specifications.
• Prove out unproven programs for first-piece runs utilizing single block, distance-to-go, and Mazak control features, while establishing accurate work homes via probing systems and dial indicators.
• Prepare and verify tooling daily using Haimer heat-shrink units and Speroni tool measurement machines, and inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Partner with process engineers and CNC programmers to troubleshoot setups, refine work instructions, and drive continuous process improvements.

What You Bring to the Floor

• 3 to 6 years of hands-on CNC setup and operation experience (or a 1-year college/technical machining certificate with equivalent experience).
• Proven track record machining tough aerospace metals including titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel to close tolerances.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints, manufacturing routers, and G&M codes, plus hands-on proficiency with Mazak controls and precision metrology tools.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to meet FAA safety-sensitive requirements and lift at least 25 pounds.

Ready to take your 5-axis machining career to the next level with strong shift premiums and a four-day workweek? Apply today to connect directly with our recruiting team.

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