Aerospace CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist - Multi-Axis

Aerotek; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Shift differentials

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for our Fife, WA shop to operate and set up multi-axis CNC lathes and complex aerospace components. You will work with 4/5 axis mills, a 6 axis mill, and forged parts to meet tight tolerances while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include machine setup, reading instructions, adjusting tooling, and monitoring quality. Swing shifts may apply; prior aerospace machining experience is a plus, with a focus on precision and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating multi-axis CNC lathes.
• Hands-on experience operating 45 axis CNC mills.
• Proficiency in setups on CNC lathes and CNC mills, including tooling and fixture setup.
• Machine forged parts and complex aerospace components with high precision.
• Experience with mixed machinery: 4/5 axis mills, lathes, and a 6 axis mill.
• Reading and following machining instructions and setup information.
• Ability to adjust machine controls and tooling to maintain tolerances and quality.
• Basic CNC programming concepts to support setup and operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate multi-axis CNC lathes to machine forged parts and aerospace components to precise specs.
• Operate 45-axis CNC mills and a 6 axis mill to produce high-precision parts.
• Perform complete machine setups on CNC lathes and mills, including tooling, offsets, and workholding.
• Review and interpret job instructions, part specs, and setup requirements for accurate machining.
• Adjust machine parameters and tooling to maintain tolerances and quality.
• Monitor machining operations and inspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to requirements.
• Support CNC programming-related tasks to run jobs efficiently on multi-axis equipment.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, tool wear, dimensional deviations, and surface finish; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area; follow shop procedures.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC lathe

45-axis CNC mills

CNC lathe/mill setups

Aerospace precision parts

Mixed CNC machinery

Turning and milling

Reading machining instructions

Tooling adjustments

CNC programming basics

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for our Fife, WA shop to operate and set up multi-axis CNC lathes and complex aerospace components. You will work with 4/5 axis mills, a 6 axis mill, and forged parts to meet tight tolerances while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities include machine setup, reading instructions, adjusting tooling, and monitoring quality. Swing shifts may apply; prior aerospace machining experience is a plus, with a focus on precision and efficiency in a