CNC Machinist – 2nd Shift (Aerospace) with Premium Pay

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

Sonaca North America seeks skilled CNC Machinists to operate 3- and 5-axis machinery, loading parts, monitoring cycles, and reading blueprints with GD&T. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a aerospace environment.

You'll perform inspections, maintain tooling, and keep the work area clean while contributing to on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Day-to-day responsibilities include setup, deburr, and process documentation as part of a collaborative manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years CNC machining experience (mills preferred) required.
• Previous experience with 4-Axis and/or 5-Axis Machining strongly preferred.
• Setup experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or high school equivalency preferred. Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role.
• Trade school for machining practices would be preferred.
• Math skills to perform basic calculations.
• Ability to read prints and use standard inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Ability to read measuring equipment. (Calipers/Micrometers)
• Able to concentrate, focus, and pay strict attention to detail independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machining centers (3-axis / 5-axis depending on experience)
• Check, and monitor the parts that are being run
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure quality standards
• Responsible to produce the proper amount of parts per machine cycle time
• Deburr and blend all parts that are machined
• Perform daily maintenance on machines including: maintaining fluid levels, emptying chips, wiping down machine to remove coolant, dust and debris
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Paperwork is filled out properly, and maintained as necessary
• Work in a team-focused, safety-driven aerospace environment
• Attendance, always here and on time

Skills

CNC machining

Mills

4-Axis Machining

5-Axis Machining

Setup experience

Math skills

Reading prints

Inspection tools

Attention to detail

Concentration

Education

High school diploma

Machining trade school

Job description

Sonaca North America seeks skilled CNC Machinists to operate 3- and 5-axis machinery, loading parts, monitoring cycles, and reading blueprints with GD&T. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and teamwork in a aerospace environment.

You'll perform inspections, maintain tooling, and keep the work area clean while contributing to on-time delivery and continuous improvement. Day-to-day responsibilities include setup, deburr, and process documentation as part of a collaborative manufacturing team.