Aerospace CNC Machinist: Precision Setup & Inspection

Skyeton; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Skyeton Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up, operate, inspect, and maintain CNC mills and lathes for aerospace components.

You will work from drawings, models, routers, and work instructions to ensure dimensional accuracy, material traceability, and production documentation. Ideal candidates have at least two years of CNC experience in precision manufacturing, with GD&T knowledge, ability to read drawings, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced, team-based

Qualifications

• Two years CNC machining experience in a production, prototype, or aerospace environment.
• Ability to set up and operate CNC mills/lathes with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of speeds/feeds, tool offsets, and basic machine troubleshooting.
• Ability to inspect parts using precision measurement tools.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to enter production/quality records.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, or other equipment to manufacture aerospace components per drawings and work instructions.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and production documentation.
• Select and verify cutting tools, fixtures, and machining parameters.
• Load, verify, and adjust CNC programs; monitor for wear, drift, or variation.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and indicators.
• Machine a range of materials (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, composites).
• Maintain traceability and production records; ensure safe, clean work area.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng., Quality, Production, and fellow machinists to improve processes.
• Support prototype and low-rate production in a growing aerospace environment.

Skills

CNC machining

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Inspection tools

Safety compliance

Mathematical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining diploma/certification

Tools

G-code editing

CAM software

Calipers & micrometers

First article inspection tools

Job description

Skyeton Inc. is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up, operate, inspect, and maintain CNC mills and lathes for aerospace components.

You will work from drawings, models, routers, and work instructions to ensure dimensional accuracy, material traceability, and production documentation. Ideal candidates have at least two years of CNC experience in precision manufacturing, with GD&T knowledge, ability to read drawings, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced, team-based