Aerospace Precision Machinist III — Day Shift & Benefits

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + overtime

Day 1 benefits and 401K company match

Paid time off and holidays + floating

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Tuition reimbursement program

Stability in aerospace manufacturing

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking a skilled Machinist III in Sidney, OH to set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment for aerospace components. You will read blueprints, interpret GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances while mentoring junior machinists on best practices.

Join a team that values precision and quality. Competitive pay with bonuses, Day 1 benefits and 401K matching, and opportunities for career growth in a stable, expanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machining experience in aerospace or precision environments.
• Experience with complete machine setups and independent CNC operation.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Knowledge of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and material characteristics.
• Proficient with precision inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling, machine, quality, and process-related issues.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and independent work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, grinders and related equipment.
• Manufacture complex aerospace components to exact specs and tolerances.
• Read blueprints and engineering drawings; follow GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and machine offsets; adjust as needed.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections with precision instruments.
• Edit CNC programs at the machine and optimize processes.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, and quality issues; implement fixes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Support continuous improvement and scrap reduction efforts.
• Mentor junior machinists and share best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant shop environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Machining processes

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology

Journeyman certification

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak

Okuma

Siemens controls

Haas controls

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking a skilled Machinist III in Sidney, OH to set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment for aerospace components. You will read blueprints, interpret GD&T, and ensure tight tolerances while mentoring junior machinists on best practices.

Join a team that values precision and quality. Competitive pay with bonuses, Day 1 benefits and 401K matching, and opportunities for career growth in a stable, expanding aerospace environment.