CNC Machinist - 1st Shift VTL

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will operate CNC VTL machines to produce and repair large, complex parts, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards. Your expertise will be crucial in setting up machines, interpreting blueprints, and performing quality inspections. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will drive meaningful projects in advanced technologies. If you're ready to transform your career and work on cutting-edge solutions, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Challenging work on innovative projects

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of CNC machining experience with a focus on VTLs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and programming.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC VTL machines for large components.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Problem-Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Machinist Apprenticeship

Tools

CNC VTL Machines

Precision Measuring Tools

Bridge Cranes

Fork Trucks

Manufacturing Systems

Job description

The Opportunity | CNC Machinist

1st Shift – 7:00am to 3:30 pm

Your primary function as a VTL Machinist will be to set up and operate CNC VTL machines to produce and repair large, complex parts and assemblies, ensuring dimensional accuracy by following blueprints and quality standards. This includes machining large components up to 78 inches in diameter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate VTL (Vertical Turning Lathe) CNC machines.
• Study blueprints and work instructions to set up VTL machines with appropriate tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters. Ability to indicate parts or fixtures for setup.
• Perform quality inspections using precision measuring tools to ensure parts meet dimensional tolerances.
• Follow operational procedures to perform machining functions such as turning, milling, boring, grooving, chamfering, profiling, tapering, and tapping, maintaining drawing specifications including length, diameter, perpendicularity, parallelism, and concentricity.
• Operate equipment such as bridge cranes, fork trucks, hand trucks, and use computers and manufacturing systems.

Your Expertise:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a four-year machinist apprenticeship or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 8 years of CNC machining experience.
• At least 1 year of experience setting up and operating vertical turning lathes (VTLs).
• Knowledge of cutting tools and machining techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to maintain high quality standards and tight tolerances within .001 inch.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and programming.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues such as tooling problems, incorrect program settings, or machine malfunctions.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy and consistency.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds and transport them 10 feet.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Preferred Experience: Experience operating WFL and Waldrich Coburg machines.

This position may involve exposure to export-controlled information under US regulations (ITAR, EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by regulations.

Curtiss-Wright promotes diversity and equal opportunity. For accommodations due to disability, contact Talent Acquisition.

No unsolicited agency submittals. Agencies must be invited and have signed terms with our Talent Acquisition team ([e-mail]). Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates will not be paid for and become property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance: This role may require handling export-controlled information, subject to security screening. Ineligibility may lead to withdrawal of employment offer.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity and equal opportunity.

If you need accommodations for disability, contact Talent Acquisition ([e-mail]).

Join the WRIGHT Team!

With over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is a global leader in advanced technologies across Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments, driven by innovation, diversity, and excellence.

Our Values

Our core values—Leadership, Customer Focus, Teamwork & Trust, Respect for People, and Integrity—guide our operations and relationships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

• Opportunity: Transform your career working on innovative projects with industry-leading talent.
• Challenging Work: Engage in meaningful, advanced technology projects that make a difference.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with talented colleagues to deliver cutting-edge solutions.