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CNC Machinist

Job in Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee, 37716, USA
Listing for: laborup
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 27 - 33 USD Hourly USD 27.00 33.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 Master Cam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
  • Inspection:
    Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.
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
  • Health, vision, dental
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Matching 401(k)
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