CNC Machinist / Aerospace / Lathe

Aerospace CNC Machinist Job Purpose:

Machinists perform all operations relating to the manufacturing of complex, tight tolerance aerospace components produced in multiple manufacturing cells. Responsible for assuring productivity levels are optimized. Setup experience is a plus.

Aerospace CNC Machinist Duties:

• Operating CNC and other manufacturing machines to produce machined parts; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies
• Planning production by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Ensuring proper dimensions and tolerance levels for the finished product.
• Measuring dimensions of the finished product to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

Aerospace CNC Machinist EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• At least 3-10 years of CNC operation experience.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to use measuring equipment - calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, depth gauges, & size blocks.

Aerospace CNC Machinist SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be accurate, detailed oriented, and quality conscious
• Excellent communication skills
• Process Improvement
• High school or equivalent
• Lathe experience required