CNC Milling Machinist - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist, Industrial Maintenance
About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5
ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.
Opportunity Employment
Applied Aerospace & Defense is an equal opportunity employer.
PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.
DescriptionTo machine precision aerospace components according to customer specifications while adhering to specific quality, production, and scheduling requirements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Able to read and understand work instructions such as, fixture alignment, tooling info and part loading instructions.
- Set-up and operate CNC multi-axis milling machining centers with Fanuc computer controls according to engineering specifications, instructions, and operation sheets (GD&T).
- Be able to pick up worksheets as well as trimming tools to run true.
- Understand cutter compensation and can make the correct offset adjustment to ensure a quality part.
- Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures and tool holders for a given job.
- Run similar jobs of short cycle times for extended periods of time where manufacturing processes are stable and do not require frequent change.
- Read and interpret engineering instructions, travelers, and blueprints and be familiar with geometric tolerances and principles.
- Operate more than one machine at a time, one to two machines depending on the nature of the job and its complexity, occasionally operating more than two machines depending on operator skill and familiarity with a given job.
- Must perform routine maintenance on assigned production equipment, i.e., maintain cleanliness of work area and machinery, check machinery fluids and alert maintenance personnel and/or supervisor of malfunctions.
- Operate lifting and handling equipment such as hand truck, pallet jack, or overhead hoist to maneuver in-process or finished components to desired location.
- Knowledgeable of in-process inspection techniques, standards, and requirements. Able to use and interpret precision measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, and various hand tools, i.e., gauges to verify the accuracy of dimensional characteristics of components.
- Knowledge of metal characteristics in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
- Knowledge of programming codes is helpful.
- Machinists must have good verbal and written communication skills; good math skills and good interpersonal skills. Must work well with colleagues, supervision and management.
Light industrial work setting. Job involves lifting up to 50lbs. in a manufacturing environment that may occasionally require the employee to work in a number of awkward positions.
Position Requirements Education & Experience Required- 7 – 10 years CNC Milling machining experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
- Fully capable of reading, understanding, and following written and oral work instructions in English.
- Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 50 pounds.
- HS diploma or GED
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
LocationApplied Aerospace & Defense, Enfield
CategoryManufacturing
Req NumberMAN-26-00027
PositionCNC Milling Machinist - 2nd Shift
Post Internal Days0
Number of Openings1
Exempt/Non-ExemptNon-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)Paula Inglis
Application StatusThis position is currently accepting applications.
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