CNC Aerospace Machinist (3-5 Axis) – 9/80 Schedule

United Launch Alliance; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate large 3–5 axis VTLs and gantry mills for precision aluminum rings, plates, and stainless steel parts. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tools, loading programs, inspecting parts, and maintaining quality.

You'll work 3 x 12 shifts Fri-Sun, with training on first shift and potential overtime. Strong background in speeds and feeds, plus ability to use basic shop measuring tools, is

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Minimum 6 years of related machining experience.
• Experience with 3- to 5-axis machining/turning.
• Knowledge of CNC programming.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with basic machine shop measuring tools.
• Knowledge of speeds and feeds for cutters.
• Willing to work weekends and 3x12 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operation of large 3 to 5 axis CNC Vertical Turret Lathe (VTL) and CNC Gantry Milling machines for turning and milling of precision aluminum ring forgings, plate stock and milling of stainless steel to produce high quality production hardware.
• Set-up tooling fixtures, indicating in large ring forgings and plates, identifying cutting tool requirements, loading CNC programs, visual inspecting, hand deburring, and wash operation of various manufacturing handling equipment such as overhead cranes.
• Validation of CNC program configuration for rings and large pattern plate stock parts while maintaining quality requirements.
• Work to specified tolerances and finishes to achieve blueprint specification of large scale rings and/or skin panels.
• Determine finishing requirements and prescribe in proper sequence the operations required and the methods and/or equipment necessary to accomplish the finishing of surfaces (deburring, wash booths, etc.).
• Perform periodic maintenance procedures on machinery and equipment in order to ensure proper fluid levels, cleanliness and travel of moving parts on all machinery.
• Maintain schedule metrics relating to maintenance procedures and/or problems and malfunctions that arise during assigned shift.
• This job description will be used to hire CNC Machinists across shifts listed below: Weekend Day: Friday-Sunday 3 x 12 shifts 6am-6:30pm

Skills

Machining experience

3-5 axis machining

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Speeds and feeds

Shift flexibility

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Decatur, AL, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate large 3–5 axis VTLs and gantry mills for precision aluminum rings, plates, and stainless steel parts. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tools, loading programs, inspecting parts, and maintaining quality.

You'll work 3 x 12 shifts Fri-Sun, with training on first shift and potential overtime. Strong background in speeds and feeds, plus ability to use basic shop measuring tools, is