Aerospace CNC Machinist — Prototype & Low-Volume Parts

Jobot; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to manufacture small, complex aerospace components for prototype and low-volume work. You will set up and operate CNC milling equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and collaborate with engineers to optimize tooling and processes.

Expect multi-operation setups, program editing, and tight tolerance inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; machining certificate or technical training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong CNC milling experience including independent setup, tool selection, offsets, and first-piece inspection.
• Experience machining small, intricate components with complex geometry and tight dimensional requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and detailed manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with prototype, R&D, job-shop, or low-volume production work.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other precision inspection equipment.
• Experience editing CNC programs and troubleshooting machining problems at the control.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling equipment to manufacture small, complex precision components.
• Produce prototype and low-volume parts used in unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, payloads, and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Determine tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, offsets, and machining sequences.
• Perform multi-operation setups while maintaining feature-to-feature accuracy and part consistency.
• Machine complex geometries, thin walls, small features, pockets, contours, and closely located holes.
• Edit CNC programs, offsets, and cutting parameters at the machine to improve accuracy and performance.
• Create CNC programs when required, depending on experience level.
• Select and safely use small-diameter cutting tools without compromising tool life or component quality.
• Inspect completed work using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Identify setup, tooling, programming, or dimensional issues and make corrections.
• Work with engineers to resolve manufacturability challenges and support design changes.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and material documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, and aerospace manufacturing requirements.

Skills

CNC milling experience

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certificate or technical training (preferred)

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Jobot in Wichita, KS is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to manufacture small, complex aerospace components for prototype and low-volume work. You will set up and operate CNC milling equipment, interpret drawings and GD&T, and collaborate with engineers to optimize tooling and processes.

Expect multi-operation setups, program editing, and tight tolerance inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators.