CNC Lathe Machinist

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FT REG-V2 2WK
S@HIRE Craft Workers Sidney, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Location:

Sidney, OH

Hourly | Weekly & Competitive Pay + Shift Differential + Overtime + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Shift(s) Available:

Day Shift | Monday
- Friday | 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Night Shift | Monday
- Thursday | 4:00 PM – 4:30 AM

Build Critical Aerospace Components with a Team That Values Precision

DRT Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join our growing manufacturing team in Sidney, Ohio. In this role, you'll produce precision-machined aerospace and defense components using CNC and manual lathes while working to tight tolerances and exacting quality standards.

If you enjoy challenging machining work, reading complex blueprints, working with advanced materials, and taking ownership of your setups and quality, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Why Join DRT Aerospace?

At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

Benefits Include:

Competitive Pay +Overtime + Shift Differential

Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday

Training and professional development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do

Set up and operate CNC and manual lathes to manufacture precision aerospace components

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, process sheets, and work instructions

Select tooling, inserts, fixtures, and machining parameters

Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections

Make offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain quality requirements

Machine components to close tolerances and customer specifications

Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gages, indicators, and thread gages

Troubleshoot machining issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Complete production, quality, and traceability documentation

Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment

Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

3-5 years of CNC lathe machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment

Experience setting up and operating CNC lathes independently

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

Working knowledge of GD&T and inspection techniques

Experience using precision measuring instruments

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation

Manual lathe experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Tight-tolerance machining

Experience machining stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, and other aerospace alloys

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Frequently lift and move materials up to 35 pounds

Frequent use of hands for machine operation, inspections, and tooling changes

Ability to work around machining equipment, cutting fluids, metal chips, and manufacturing noise while wearing required PPE

ITAR and DRT Aerospace

DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is…