5-Axis CNC Machinist – Aerospace/Defense

Karman Space & Defense; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense seeks a skilled CNC Machinist specializing in 5-axis machining to set up and operate advanced CNC equipment for high-value aerospace components. You will work in a low-volume, high-complexity production environment, machining challenging materials and ensuring strict dimensional accuracy in collaboration with Engineering, Programming, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include selecting cutting strategies, validating parts against drawings, GD&T, and STP files, and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of machining experience.
• Proficient in 5-axis CNC machining and interpreting GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC machines to produce aerospace components.
• Machine materials such as Inconel, titanium, copper using appropriate speeds, feeds, tooling, and coolant strategies.
• Verify parts meet engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop and refine machining setups for new or complex components.
• Perform in-process inspection and maintain dimensional accuracy.

Skills

5-axis machining

GD&T interpretation

Machining precision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Haas controls

Mazak Integrex

Fanuc controls

Job description

Karman Space & Defense seeks a skilled CNC Machinist specializing in 5-axis machining to set up and operate advanced CNC equipment for high-value aerospace components. You will work in a low-volume, high-complexity production environment, machining challenging materials and ensuring strict dimensional accuracy in collaboration with Engineering, Programming, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include selecting cutting strategies, validating parts against drawings, GD&T, and STP files, and