CNC Machinist (Mill) - 1st Shift

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short- & Long-term disability

401K match

Incentive plans

Job summary

Primus Aerospace in Lakewood, CO is seeking skilled CNC Machinists (I/II/Setup) to join a high‑tolerance aerospace team. Ideal candidates have CNC operator experience, GD&T print reading, and metrology basics with calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities include operating CNC mills per work orders, verifying dimensions, meeting cycle times, and completing paperwork. Aerospace experience and lean manufacturing familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC operator experience
• 3 years experience with machine set-ups (Setup Machinist level)
• Reading blueprints
• Using hand tools and metrology instruments
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Experience in aerospace or defense machining preferred (lean manufacturing preferred)

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines per work instructions from work orders or setup personnel
• Verify dimensional characteristics of parts
• Meet cycle times and production schedules
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner

Skills

CNC Operator

GD&T reading

Metrology basics

Calipers & micrometers

Coordinate x/y/z operations

Machining principles

Lean manufacturing

Education

Technical school coursework completed

Tools

CNC machines

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: M-Th 6am - 4:30pm

Pay Rate: $22-$42

(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
• 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, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

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.

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