A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
CNC Machinist 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars Montgomery, AL $54,000 - $70,000 a year Laborup 5 reviews $54,000 - $70,000 a year Job Summary We are hiring skilled CNC Machinists to join our high-mix, low-volume aerospace and defense machine shop. In this role, you will machine mission-critical, tight-tolerance components for satellites, fighter jets, helicopters, and beyond. Our machinists own their work end-to-end, from setup through final inspection, and play a direct role in quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement. Why Join Us?
Unrivaled Equipment:
Work with high-precision technology like DMG Mori machines that empower you to do the highest quality work Fertile Soil for
Growth:
A highly dynamic job shop setting where you have autonomy over your work
Premium Environment:
Do high-impact aerospace work in a facility that is modern, clean, and fully air-conditioned. Compensation Starting pay negotiable, and communicated through the interview process. Shifts Day Shift (4 x 10s) 6:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Thursday Consistent Overtime 10+ hours / week for those who want it Rarely required for those who don't Relocation Relocation assistance available
Responsibilities Autonomy:
Setup, run, inspect, and document results across our floor, heavily utilizing advanced 5-axis machines and mill-turn centers.
Manual Fundamentals:
You don't just rely on the machine; you understand exactly what the cutter is doing. You leverage deep manual machining fundamentals to troubleshoot chatter, read chip formation, optimize tool pressure, and tackle the most complex setups.
Hold tight tolerances from the first piece through the final run using manual micrometers, indicators, and precision gauges.
Programming Mastery:
Read, understand, and efficiently edit G-code and M-code on the floor to restore quality and maximize throughput.
Problem Solving:
Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, and machine variables on the fly to achieve first-article success on both proven and unproven parts Advanced Quality (preferred): The ability to program/operate CMMs and independently conduct formal First Article Inspections (FAI) is highly preferred). Advanced Programmer (preferred): Experience fully programming from scratch in Mastercam is a plus but not required
Requirements Qualifications Experience:
7+ years in precision, tight-tolerance machining (more is always welcome).
Aerospace:
Strong tenure in Aerospace manufacturing and machining environments
Quality Standards:
Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 shops
Precision:
Proven ability to hold .0005" (5 tenths / ~13 microns) or tighter on critical features, and the manual skills to verify it.
Technical Fluency:
Deep understanding of complex blueprints and advanced GD&T (true position, parallelism, profile, concentricity, flatness, coaxiality).
Comfortable in shops where setup time is 30%+ of the job, frequently handling complex setups with 10+ tools. Benefits Medical, dental, vision 401(k) with match
