CNC Milling Machinist II/III

Metron Machining; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Metron Machining is seeking an experienced CNC milling machinist for second shift (Mon-Thu, four 10-hour shifts) in Lakewood, CO. The role focuses on complete setups, first-article approval, and creating stable, documented processes for others to run successfully.

Candidates should be highly skilled, self-sufficient, and comfortable with limited on-site support while ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to strict quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to translate prints and setup information into reliable machine setups.
• Capable of reviewing CAM output and identifying issues before cutting parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines for complex precision components.
• Translate prints, programs, and setup information into reliable machine setups.
• Review CAM output and identify potential issues before cutting parts.
• Select and validate tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and probing routines.
• Adjust speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting parameters as needed.
• Produce and inspect first articles.
• Diagnose chatter, dimensional drift, surface finish problems, and tooling issues.
• Maintain tight tolerances and verify parts with precision measuring equipment.

Skills

CNC milling

Machining

Setup

Inspection

First article inspection

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

At a glance

Company: Metron Machining
Location: Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Pay: $33-$50/hr DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Second shift
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00 PM-2:30 AM (four 10-hour shifts)
Machines: CNC mills Multi-axis 5-axis
CAM Software: Mastercam
Industries: Aerospace Defense Space Energy

Why join Metron Machining?

Metron Machining specializes in complex, high-precision CNC milling for aerospace, defense, space, and energy programs. The company handles work where quality, documentation, repeatability, and on-time delivery genuinely matter.

This is not an operator-level position. Metron is looking for an experienced CNC milling machinist who can take ownership of complete setups, move a job efficiently through first-article approval, and leave behind a stable, documented process that other machinists can run successfully.

This opening is for second shift, Monday-Thursday, on four 10-hour shifts. Second-shift machinists must be highly skilled, self-sufficient, and comfortable working with limited on-site support.

Metron operates with clear standards and accountability. The goal is to prevent problems through disciplined setups, inspection, and documentation - not rely on last-minute firefighting.

What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines for complex precision components
• Translate prints, programs, and setup information into reliable machine setups
• Review CAM output and identify potential issues before cutting parts
• Select and validate tooling, fixtures, workholding, offsets, and probing routines
• Adjust speeds, feeds, offsets, and cutting parameters as needed
• Produce and inspect first articles
• Diagnose chatter, dimensional drift, surface-finish problems, and tooling issues
• Maintain tight tolerances and verify parts using precision measuring equipment