Machinist II- Aircraft Parts- Mobile, AL

PDS Defense; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Paid holidays

DailyPay (in some locations)

Affordable medical coverage

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Machinist II in Mobile, AL to set up and operate CNC production equipment and manual shop tools.

The role involves reading blueprints, GD&T, and programming with CATIA or CAM software, producing aerospace components to exact specifications. Applicants should have 5+ years in a machine/fab environment and 5 years of CNC/manual machining experience, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working in a Machine/Fab Shop.
• 5 years of documented experience as a CNC/Manual Machinist.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC production equipment (3-axis/5-axis mills, lathes).
• Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Program using CATIA or CAM software and write/read G-code.
• Produce quality parts to specifications and documents on aerospace materials.
• Perform inspections and maintain tooling, offsets, and measurements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Quality focus

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Catia

CAM software

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Machinist II- Aircraft Parts- Mobile, AL Mobile, AL Posted: 10/9/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

226715

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Machinist II, in Mobile, AL.

(Aircraft Parts)

Job Description:

This position will set up and operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Production equipment as well as manual shop equipment (milling machines and lathes).

Duties:

Perform all aspects of machining to include setup and operation of equipment such as 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills, lathes, routers, lasers as well as manual milling machine and manual experience programming using Catia or better.

Ability to read and write g-code using CAM software as the machine controller.

Produce quality products in a timely manner using specifications and documents in conjunction with written work.

Maintain a demanding level of quality working on Aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium stainless steel, and other materials.

Be able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and written work plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).

Utilizes ISO compliant documentation and/or processes to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished workpiece, sequence of operations and setup.

Use of various measuring techniques used to validate conformance to requirements.

Knowledge of tooling, tool setting and offsetting, setting work offsets, and basic inspections.

Starts and observes machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls.

Verifies conformance of finished first article workpiece to specifications and conducts subsequent inspection of workpiece in accordance with the machine shop's statistical process control (SPC) inspection.

Use of hand deburr tools.

Confers with the lead person, machine shop supervisor or others to resolve machining.

Adhere to all safety and security requirements.

Effective interfacing with Engineers and Quality Good written and verbal communication.

Code programs for new parts that come into the shop.

Create and correct DXF and GNH files in Enroute or Gravostyle software systems.

Create instructions for the setups.

Review CAD design blueprints.

Establishes sequencing of cuts for each job.

Choose a cutting tool to be used for each job.

Required:

5+ Years of working in a Machine/Fab Shop

5 years of documented experience as a CNC/Manual Machinist

High School diploma or equivalent

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled