Aerospace Milling Machinist - Manual/CNC Expert (3rd Shift)

DRT Holdings, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Bonus program

Paid time off and holidays

Floating Holiday

Training and professional development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC) in Sidney, OH to set up, operate, and troubleshoot milling equipment for aerospace components. The role requires experience with CNC and manual milling, blueprints, and GD&T, with strong measurement and problem-solving skills.

You will contribute to tight tolerances, work with engineering and quality teams, and participate in continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating manual milling machines and/or CNC milling equipment.
• Experience performing machine setups with minimal supervision.
• Ability to machine precision components to close tolerances.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining best practices.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual milling machines and CNC machining centers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and offsets; verify first-piece acceptance.
• Monitor operations and maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Edit CNC programs and adjust offsets as needed.
• Perform in-process and final inspections with precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, and process issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Machining best practices

Manual milling

CNC milling

Interpreting engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc

Haas

Mazak

Siemens

Okuma

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking a Milling Machinist (Manual/CNC) in Sidney, OH to set up, operate, and troubleshoot milling equipment for aerospace components. The role requires experience with CNC and manual milling, blueprints, and GD&T, with strong measurement and problem-solving skills.

You will contribute to tight tolerances, work with engineering and quality teams, and participate in continuous improvement in a high-tech manufacturing environment.