CNC Machinist

Overview We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop. Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area. You'll take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment ranging from a large 5-axis gantry mill and multiple large horizontal boring mills to VTLs and a full mix of 3-axis and manual machines. Why Join Us High-impact parts : Your work goes on F-16s and the International Space Station. Rare shop : One of the only true aerospace machine shops near Knoxville. Stay on 1st shift : Start on days and keep days Compensation $27 – $33 / hr Hiring on 1st 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday What You'll Run Classic 3-axis CNC mills and lathes Manual mills, lathes, and saws Large 5-axis gantry mill Multiple large horizontal boring mills (HBMs) Large vertical turret lathes (VTLs) Exotic materials for flight-critical applications Responsibilities Setups : Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts. G-Code Edits : Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy. Close-Tolerance Machining : Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts. Manual Machining : Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations. Blueprints & GD&T : Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts. Program Verification : Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency. Inspection : Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards. Requirements Qualifications Required: 3+ years professional machining experience Performs own setups and offsets Edits G-code at the controller Experience machining parts to close tolerances Reads complex prints with GD&T Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools Preferred: Prior experience running 5-axis machines Proficiency on manual mills and lathes Aerospace or defense manufacturing background AS9100D or Nadcap environment experience Experience fabricating custom-designed equipment Benefits Health, vision, dental Paid holidays and vacation Matching 401(k)