Aerospace CNC Machinist - Prototype & Low-Volume Parts

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a CNC Machinist in Wichita, KS to set up and operate CNC milling equipment to produce small, complex precision components for prototype and low-volume aerospace applications.

You will interpret drawings and GD&T, select tooling, optimize speeds and feeds, perform multi-operation setups, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and collaborate with engineering to resolve manufacturability challenges.

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 machine 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, research and development, job-shop, or low-volume production work.
• Must reside within commuting distance of Wichita, Kansas.

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 appropriate 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 the candidate’s level of experience.
• 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 the necessary corrections.
• Work closely 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 machining

Reading drawings

GD&T

Prototype/low-volume

First-piece inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machining certificate or technical training

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Indicators

Job description

Jobot is seeking a CNC Machinist in Wichita, KS to set up and operate CNC milling equipment to produce small, complex precision components for prototype and low-volume aerospace applications.

You will interpret drawings and GD&T, select tooling, optimize speeds and feeds, perform multi-operation setups, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and collaborate with engineering to resolve manufacturability challenges.