Aerospace CNC Lathe Setup Machinist

Your night begins where flight takes shape

When the shop lights dim and the spindles start to hum, you’re the expert turning raw stock into flight-critical parts. On our horizontal CNC lathes, you’ll set up, run, and verify precision components for aircraft wheel and brake systems, aerospace fasteners, fuse plugs, and other hardware trusted in the air.

Role snapshot

• Compensation: $25–$35 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus a 10% night-shift differential
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Overtime: Required based on production needs

What a night on the floor looks like

• Own setups and operation on horizontal CNC lathes to meet tight customer specifications.
• Execute turning, reaming, boring, facing, and threading with an eye on micron-level accuracy and finish.
• Decode blueprints, job routers, and work instructions to plan tooling and the order of operations.
• Use precision metrology and in-process inspection to confirm dimensions and part quality.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and suggest process improvements to boost throughput and capability.
• Hit quality and productivity targets while following safety protocols and wearing required PPE.
• Keep the area organized and support adjacent equipment or tasks as needed.

What you bring

Hands-on CNC lathe machining experience that includes full setup is required. Machine operation experience alone does not meet the requirements for this position.

• Proven ability to read/interpret blueprints, GD&T, gauges, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid math skills (including decimal calculations).
• Detail orientation and a passion for accuracy and quality.
• Clear communication and practical problem-solving skills.
• Reliable attendance and collaborative teamwork with peers and leadership.
• Willingness to work required overtime, which may be substantial during peak demand.
• High school diploma or GED.

Technical toolkit

• Expertise: GD&T; CNC tooling; troubleshooting; CNC programming; G-code and M-code; setup and changeover; precision measurement and hand metrology; production run setups.
• Equipment: CNC Mills (3–4 axis VMC) — Mazak, Makino, Haas, Okuma, ProtoTRAK, Fanuc.
• Lathes: 2–4 axis — Mazak, Haas, Fuji, Samsung, Takisawa, Okuma; 5+ axis — Mazak, Okuma.
• CAM: Mastercam, HSMWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360.

Physical requirements

Physical RequirementsThis role involves standing for extended periods; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds; and bending, twisting, carrying, walking, sitting, stooping, and kneeling as needed. Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including job-related vision requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.