CNC Machinist

laborup; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

laborup CNC Machinists in Knoxville are needed for aerospace and defense machining. You will operate and set up 3-axis and 5-axis machines, including a large gantry mill, HBMs, and VTLs, performing from setup through final inspection.

This role involves touch-offs, tool offsets, G-code edits, and close-tolerance work on exotic materials for flight-critical parts. On-day shift options and a focus on precision in a unique aerospace shop.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional machining experience
• Performs own setups and offsets
• Edits G-code at the controller

Responsibilities

• Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Skills

G-Code Edits

Manual Machining

Tools

Mastercam

5-axis Gantry Mill

HBMs

VTLs

Job description

Overview

We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop.

Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area.

You'll take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment ranging from a large 5-axis gantry mill and multiple large horizontal boring mills to VTLs and a full mix of 3-axis and manual machines.

Why Join Us

• High-impact parts: Your work goes on F-16s and the International Space Station.
• Rare shop: One of the only true aerospace machine shops near Knoxville.
• Stay on 1st shift: Start on days and keep days

Compensation

• $27 – $33 / hr

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• 2nd Shift: 5:30 PM – 3:30 AM, Monday – Thursday (optional)

What You'll Run

• Classic 3-axis CNC mills and lathes
• Manual mills, lathes, and saws
• Large 5-axis gantry mill
• Multiple large horizontal boring mills (HBMs)
• Large vertical turret lathes (VTLs)
• Exotic materials for flight-critical applications

Responsibilities

• Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
• G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
• Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
• Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
• Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
• Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years professional machining experience
• Performs own setups and offsets
• Edits G-code at the controller