CNC Machinist

NATIONMIND LLC; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NationMind LLC in Mountainside, NJ is seeking a senior CNC Machinist to support complex precision turning work from CAD review through machine setup and production support. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, capable of solving setup and process issues on the floor and producing aerospace components to exacting standards.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years in CNC turning/lathe setup, aerospace manufacturing experience in a controlled quality environment, and a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC turning, CNC lathe setup, tooling production or closely related precision machining experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience in a controlled quality environment with traceability and process discipline.
• High school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-level CNC lathe setup, programming, and technical support for production jobs.
• Review drawings, CAD data, and job requirements; establish efficient machining approach, tooling plan, workholding method and setup sequence.
• Set up machines accurately and efficiently and support production to required specifications, quality expectations and scheduled hours.
• Support development and improvement of CNC lathe manufacturing processes to reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap and rework.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturability, inspection and process issues.

Connaissances

CNC turning

Lathe setup

Engineering drawings

Reading CAD data

Problem solving

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Technical/Vocational machining training

Outils

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CAD interrogation tools

Description du poste

About NationMind LLC:

NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for CNC Machinist to join our growing team.

CNC Machinist

Mountainside, NJ

Experience | Minimum 5 years of CNC turning / precision machining industry experience.

Industry | Hands‑on experience manufacturing precision components for the aerospace industry is required.

Technical Level | Advanced CNC lathe setup, programming, troubleshooting, process support and precision inspection.

Preferred Systems | Mastercam; SolidWorks or comparable CAD interrogation; 2-axis and Y-axis/live-tooling mill-turn equipment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking a senior-level CNC lathe setup and engineering technician who can independently support complex precision turning work from drawing and CAD review through machine setup, program refinement, first-piece verification and production support. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on machinist/technician who can solve setup and process problems on the floor, work closely with engineering and quality, and consistently produce high-quality aerospace components.

REQUIRED CANDIDATE BACKGROUND

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC turning, CNC lathe setup, tooling production or closely related precision machining experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience, including work in a controlled quality environment where customer drawings, specifications, traceability and process discipline are critical.
• High school diploma or GED required; vocational or technical school training in machining, manufacturing or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong shop mathematics and the ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with machinists, engineers, quality personnel and production leadership.

CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Advanced setup and operation of CNC lathes, including 2-axis turning and Y-axis/live-tooling or mill-turn equipment.
• CNC programming and program editing, including G-codes, M-codes, MDI programming, speeds, feeds, tool changes, geometry/wear offsets and radius compensation.
• Mastercam programming and program modification for 2-axis lathe and Y-axis/live-tooling mill-turn applications.
• CAD model interrogation using SolidWorks or comparable CAD software to obtain dimensions and manufacturing data for programming and setup.
• Workholding setup using 3-jaw chucks, collets and custom soft jaws, including mounting, indicating and boring soft jaws for part holding.
• Tool selection and process optimization, including selection/calculation of appropriate speeds, feeds and chip load for a range of materials.
• Precision inspection using calipers, outside/depth micrometers, height gages, indicators and related measuring equipment.
• Ability to diagnose machining, setup, tooling and process issues and make practical corrections with minimal supervision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-level CNC lathe setup, programming, program editing and technical support for production jobs.
• Review drawings, CAD data and job requirements; establish an efficient machining approach, tooling plan, workholding method and setup sequence.
• Set up machines accurately and efficiently and support production to required specifications, quality expectations and scheduled hours.
• Support development and improvement of CNC lathe manufacturing processes to reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap and rework.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturability, inspection and process issues.