CNC Machining Technician

Norsk Titanium; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Gym memberships

401k with Day 1 vesting

Job summary

Norsk Titanium’s Plattsburgh, NY site is hiring a CNC Machining Technician to set up and operate CNC mills and Mill-Turn lathes, producing RPD titanium preforms and other parts to tight drawings.

The role requires 5+ years’ CNC setup experience, knowledge of G-code/M-code, and familiarity with Fanuc/Siemens/Heidenhain controls. On-site work with AS9100 quality discipline and first article inspection is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or certificate in precision machining, machine tool technology, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of CNC setup experience in a production machining environment, preferably aerospace or defense
• Experience machining titanium, nickel alloys, or other difficult-to-machine metals strongly preferred
• Experience machining castings, forgings or additively manufactured components preferred
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code and experience with common controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain
• Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and shop math
• 5-axis machining experience and familiarity with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX) preferred
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and first article inspection

Responsibilities

• Sets up 4+ axis CNC mills and Mill-Turn lathes, including fixtures, workholding, tooling, and work and tool offsets, per setup sheets and work instructions
• Loads and verifies approved CNC programs, then proves out new setups through dry runs and first-piece checks before releasing to production
• Operates CNC equipment to machine RPD™ titanium preforms and other materials to engineering drawings and specifications
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, routers, and travelers
• Performs in-process and final inspection using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and indicators, and records results accurately
• Completes production and inspection records on time and in compliance with AS9100, AS9102 first article, and customer requirements
• Performs routine machine care, including coolant concentration checks, lubrication, chip management, and cleaning, and reports equipment problems to Maintenance

Skills

CNC setup

G-code / M-code

Blueprint reading

GD&T

5-axis machining

CAM software Mastercam/NX

AS9100 familiarity

Shift handoff communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certificate in precision machining

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Norsk Titanium is hiring a CNC Machining Technician for our Plattsburgh, NY additive manufacturing site!

Who is Norsk Titanium? What do we do?

If you haven't heard our name in passing before, you will soon. Norsk Titanium is pioneering a new era of on-demand metal additive manufacturing that will revolutionize the raw material supply chain. We are the world's first and only OEM qualified supplier of additively manufactured structural titanium components. Our focus doesn't stop at the aerospace industry. Our unique RPD™ process may be applied in the defense, space, oil and gas, and industrial markets. Our team is small, but our goals are big. Norsk Titanium scientists, engineers, and employees around the world are truly responsible for the future of metal; You could be part of the next industrial revolution!

What will Norsk Titanium do for you?

At Norsk Titanium, we are committed to mutual growth and success. Our innovative team provides training and mentorship from global subject matter experts. We are committed to our employees: mind, body and soul. As such, we benchmark our benefits annually to ensure we offer industry leading benefits. Our compensation and benefits structure has been developed to attract the best and brightest in the industry. We offer both short-term (bonus) incentive plans and long-term (stock option) incentive plans, tuition assistance for continuing education, gym memberships, a generous 401k plan with Day 1 vesting and much more.

With NTi, you aren't a number, you're a valuable team member!

The CNC Machining Technician successfully performs set up and operation of CNC machining equipment to machine RPD™ titanium preforms and other materials into finished components that conform to drawing and customer requirements, while maintaining safe work practices and consistent first-pass quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up 4+ axis CNC mills and Mill-Turn lathes, including fixtures, workholding, tooling, and work and tool offsets, per setup sheets and work instructions
• Loads and verifies approved CNC programs, then proves out new setups through dry runs and first-piece checks before releasing to production
• Operates CNC equipment to machine RPD™ titanium preforms and other materials to engineering drawings and specifications
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, routers, and travelers
• Performs in-process and final inspection using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and indicators, and records results accurately
• Completes production and inspection records on time and in compliance with AS9100, AS9102 first article, and customer requirements
• Performs routine machine care, including coolant concentration checks, lubrication, chip management, and cleaning, and reports equipment problems to Maintenance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or certificate in precision machining, machine tool technology, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of CNC setup experience in a production machining environment, preferably aerospace or defense
• Experience machining titanium, nickel alloys, or other difficult-to-machine metals strongly preferred
• Experience machining castings, forgings or additively manufactured components preferred
• Working knowledge of G-code and M-code and experience with common controls such as Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain
• Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and shop math
• 5-axis machining experience and familiarity with CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX) preferred
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and first article inspection

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to first-time quality
• Mechanical aptitude and a methodical approach to troubleshooting
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate clearly at shift handoffs
• Ability to prioritize work across multiple jobs or machines
• Willingness to learn new equipment, materials, and processes
• U.S. Person status required due to access to export‑controlled technical data (ITAR)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations available

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full role details.

Norsk Titanium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Anticipated Hiring Timeline

Immediate

Relocation

Unavailable (Local Candidates only at this time)

Remote Work

Unavailable (Our magic happens onsite!)

Sponsorship

Unavailable

Norsk Titanium is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour