Machinist-Turning Specialist; Aerospace

The Machinist – Turning Specialist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC and manual lathes to produce high-precision aerospace components. This role supports flight-critical manufacturing by ensuring all machined parts meet strict FAA, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements. The machinist maintains compliance, accuracy, and traceability throughout all turning operations while contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality aerospace production environment.

• Edit programs, set up, and operate complex CNC machines
  , including multi-tasking turning centers and mill-turns (Mazak, Okuma, WFL).
• Work with ultra-precision tolerances (±.0005” or tighter) on complex aerospace components.
• Interpret aerospace technical drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions with high accuracy.
• Select appropriate tooling, inserts, cutting parameters, and fixturing for turning operations.
• Perform offsets, tool changes, and adjustments to maintain tight tolerance requirements.
• Inspect work pieces using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and CMM reports.
• Document all production activities and maintain traceability per AS9100 requirements.
• Identify machining issues and collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve dimensional or process discrepancies.
• Maintain lathes through scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and preventative maintenance.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workstation aligned with 5S practices.
• Support continuous improvement activities and participate in root-cause/corrective-action processes when necessary.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; trade/vocational machining training preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating manual and/or CNC turning; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Experience machining aerospace materials and working in an AS9100/FAA-compliant environment is strongly preferred.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of turning operations, insert selection, speeds/feeds, chip control, and machining strategies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, complex GD&T requirements, and aerospace specifications.
• Skilled in using precision measuring equipment for tight-tolerance inspection.
• High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance