CNC Machinist III

At a Glance

Company:  AeroTEC, Inc.

Location:

Moses Lake, WA (On-site)
Job Type:  Full-Time
Pay Range:  $35 – $45 per hour (DOE)

Shift:  Day Shift (Schedule based on program needs; up to 12-hour days as requested)
Overtime:  As needed based on flight test and program schedules
Experience Level:  Senior (5+ years machining, 3+ years programming)
Work Authorization:  Must meet U.S. Person requirements (ITAR / Export Compliance)

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- Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support ongoing aerospace manufacturing and flight test programs at AeroTEC’s AS9100D-certified Manufacturing Center in Moses Lake, WA.

AeroTEC supports aircraft design, testing, instrumentation, certification, and advanced propulsion programs. This CNC Machinist position plays a key role in producing precision components, tooling, and experimental parts used in real-world aerospace development and electrification programs.

This is not commodity production machining — it is hands-on aerospace manufacturing tied directly to engineering and flight test operations.

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- The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Set up and operate CNC milling machines (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)

Create and run CNC programs using Siemens NX

Select tooling, set offsets, and verify work holding

Fabricate precision parts for aircraft tooling and models

Machine components supporting flight test programs

Assemble aircraft parts and subassemblies

Perform first-article and in-process inspections

Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds/speeds as needed

Support warehouse tooling and fabrication projects

Research and complete purchase requisitions for project needs

Perform fabrication work including welding when required

Work is high-mix and project-driven, supporting experimental aerospace applications.

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- Machines, Controls & Software

Machines:

OKK VC-X500 Simultaneous 5-Axis

Doosan DNM 5700 (3 & 4 Axis)

Doosan DNM 750II (3 & 4 Axis)

Haas VF4SS High-Speed (3 & 4 Axis)

Haas VF11 Large Format (3 & 4 Axis)

GMR 512 CNC Router (12' x 5' Bed)

Haas TL2 Toolroom Lathe

CAM / CAD Software:

Siemens NX CAD/CAM

Inspection Equipment:

Dukin MHB CMM (CMM Manager Software)

FARO Arm 3D Laser Scanner

NDT (Liquid Fluorescent Penetrant & UT Equipment)

Granite Surface Plate & Certified Hand Tools

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- Materials You’ll Work With

Aluminum

Mild, Carbon & Stainless Steel

Titanium

Composites

Fiberglass

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- What We’re Looking For

Required:

5+ years of CNC machining experience (milling)

3+ years of CNC programming experience

Experience with 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling machines

Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills

Ability to perform setups independently

Experience holding aerospace-level tolerances

Comfortable lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally

Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented

Preferred:

Formal coursework or certification in CNC Machining

CNC Programming certification

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Experience supporting prototype or experimental programs

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- Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists at AeroTEC value:

Real aerospace and flight test projects

Advanced multi-axis machining work

Strong engineering collaboration

AS9100D-certified processes

Modern CNC equipment

Career growth and tuition reimbursement

Quarterly bonus opportunities

A culture that balances serious work with strong team camaraderie

This is a shop where your parts support aircraft development — not just production numbers.

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- Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range:  $35 – $45 per hour (DOE)

Bonus:  Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
Overtime:  Based on program needs

Benefits Include:

Employer-paid medical premiums (PPO & HDHP options)

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

$40,000 Life Insurance policy

Additional life, accident & critical illness coverage

Education reimbursement (up to $5,250/year)

Employee Assistance Program

Cell phone reimbursement

Pet insurance & additional voluntary benefits

Schedule:

Full-time, day shift. Must be available for extended shifts (up to 12 hours) based on project demands. Occasional domestic travel may be required.

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- Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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