CNC Machinist 1st Class LatheMillingSwiss

Posimech Inc; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA with Matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Posimech Inc in Medford, NY is seeking a CNC Set Up Machinist - Shop Lead to set up and oversee milling, turning and Swiss operations for aerospace components.

You will train new machinists, drive production goals and read blueprints to maintain tolerances, with typical 40–50 hour weeks and on-site work. Prior aerospace experience and precise tolerance control are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace machine shop.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and understand tooling.

Responsibilities

• Set up and oversee milling, turning, Swiss machining.
• Train new machinists and meet production goals.
• Interpret technical drawings and maintain tolerances.

Skills

CNC setup

Swiss machining

Milling

Turning

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM software

Team training

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programs

Job description

Benefits:

Simple IRA with Matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job description

Posimech is an AS9100/ISO9001 Certified High-Mix/Low-Volume Precision Machine Shop with a track record of being our customers' top performing supplier. In business 45-years and continuing to grow. We supply parts for all major military aircraft, fixed and rotary, as well as ground-support systems you likely see often in the news. We are also on most Boeing and a few Airbus planes, and are working towards some SpaceX projects in 2026.

This is a full-time on-site role for a CNC Set Up Machinist - Shop Lead. The position is located in Medford, NY. The CNC Set Up Machinist - Shop Lead will be responsible for setting up and overseeing machining, milling, turning, and Swiss. Helping to train new to the industry machinists while meeting production goals.

Requirements:

5+ years working in an aerospace machine shop with a good understanding of the working qualities of various metals.

Understanding of machining processes, tooling.

Ability to use measuring tools as required (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)

Good planning and organization skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Dependable, Enthusiastic and driven to succeed

Programming and editing experience a plus.

Experience with CAD/CAM software and CNC programs a plus.

Turning, Swiss, and/or Milling experience required.

Experience in CNC machine set up and operation

Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints

Experience holding tolerances to .0002" and .001 True Position

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule:

Day shift

Evening shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

Medford, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Medford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person