CNC Machinist - 1st Shift Lathe (Setup)

Primus Aerospace; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Incentive plans

Benefits start 1st of month

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is seeking skilled CNC Machinists for 1st shift in Reisterstown, MD. Roles include Machinist I, Machinist II, and Setup Machinist with base pay rates from $22 to $42 per hour. Candidates should have CNC operator experience or technical school coursework, blueprint reading, GD&T, and lean manufacturing exposure.

We offer PTO, 10 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401K match, long and short-term incentive plans, and benefits start 1st of the month after hire. U.S.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC Operator experience or technical school coursework completed.
• 3 years experience with machine set-ups (for Setup Machinist level).
• Reading blueprints and using hand tools.
• Prioritizing tasks and maintaining production goals.
• Self-starter with a good attitude.
• Attention to detail and a strong desire to produce quality products.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines from provided work instructions from work order or set up personnel.
• Verifying dimensional characteristics of parts.
• Meet expected cycle times and production schedule.
• Completion of all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Coordinate x, y, z moves and set-ups as needed.

Skills

CNC operator

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Metrology

Setup experience

Education

Technical school machining coursework

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Job description

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined using standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) to provide components for mission-critical civilian and defense programs.

1st Shift: 6am - 3:30pm M- Fr (9hrs day w/ 30 min lunch break)

Machinist I* - $22/hr - $30/hr

Machinist II* - $25/hr - $40/hr

Setup Machinist* - $28/hr - $42/hr

*position level will be assessed through the resume review and interview process. Pay rates are listed at base pay rate*

Key Responsibilities

• Previous CNC Operator experience: mill turn and lathe
• GD&T print reading
• Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, metrology.
  
• Ability to indicate vices.
• Coordinate x, y, z
• Knowledge of machining principles.
• Operate CNC machines from provided work instructions from work order or set up personnel
• Verifying dimensional characteristics of parts
• Meet expected cycle times and production schedule
• Completion of all required paperwork in a timely manner

Requirements

• Previous CNC Operator experience or technical school course work completed
• 3 years experience with machine set-ups (for Setup Machinist level)
• Reading blueprints and using hand tools
• Prioritizing tasks and maintaining production goals
• Self-starter with a good attitude
• Attention to detail and a strong desire to produce quality products
• Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing lean manufacturing techniques is preferred
• Previous experience in Aerospace or defense machining environment preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including:

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
• 401K match
• Long and short-term incentive plans
• Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.