Aerospace CNC Machinist - 1st Shift, High-Impact Parts

laborup; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental

Paid holidays and vacation

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

laborup in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking CNC Machinists for an aerospace/defense machine shop. You will take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment including a large 5-axis gantry mill, HBMs, VTLs, and manual machines, working with exotic materials for flight-critical parts.

This first-shift role offers $27-$33/hr and a stable days schedule. Candidates need 3+ years of experience, GD&T print-reading, and the ability to edit G-code to maintain tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional machining experience.
• Performs own setups and offsets.
• Edits G-code at the controller.
• Experience machining parts to close tolerances.
• Reads complex prints with GD&T.
• Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools.
• Prior experience running 5-axis machines.
• Proficiency on manual mills and lathes.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background.
• AS9100D or Nadcap environment experience.
• Experience fabricating custom-designed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Skills

3+ years machining experience

G-code edits

GD&T reads

Close-tolerance machining

5-axis experience

Manual mills/lathes

Aerospace/defense background

AS9100D or Nadcap experience

Experience with custom equipment

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

laborup in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking CNC Machinists for an aerospace/defense machine shop. You will take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment including a large 5-axis gantry mill, HBMs, VTLs, and manual machines, working with exotic materials for flight-critical parts.

This first-shift role offers $27-$33/hr and a stable days schedule. Candidates need 3+ years of experience, GD&T print-reading, and the ability to edit G-code to maintain tight tolerances.