Machinist Level 3 Lead

American StaffCorp; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

American StaffCorp seeks a Level Three Machinist to operate 3-5 axis CNCs and conventional mills and lathes on aerospace parts. You will perform advanced setups, read complex prints with GD&T, validate first-part runs, and assist in tool selection and recovery.

Candidates typically have 4–6 years of experience, with a GED or HS diploma. The role emphasizes cross-training flexibility, troubleshooting, and basic CAD/CAM exposure, plus ability to work across multiple machine platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 3-5 axis CNCs and conventional mills/lathes.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to read complex drawings.
• Proficient in basic CNC programming and editing.

Responsibilities

• Fully operate multiple machine platforms including CNC and conventional mills/lathes.
• Perform complex setups on 3-5 axis machines without assistance.
• Perform advanced inspection using GD&T and prints.
• Validate programs and first part runs on new products.
• Assist in safe full machine recovery and tool planning.

Skills

3-5 axis CNC operation

Advanced GD&T reading

Setup complex production

CNC programming editing

Troubleshooting complex parts

Cross-training flexibility

Education

GED or HS diploma

Tools

CAD/CAM exposure

Job description

Position Summary:

Level Three – Building upon level two, with little or no assistance level three machinists operate 3-5 axis CNC machines and conventional mills and lathes to produce complex aerospace parts demonstrating advanced cross training flexibility, including first part run and full machine recovery. Level three machinists are able to complete complex setups on 3-5 axis machines, apply advanced blue print and GD&T reading to complex production inspection processes. Level three machinists will also be able to edit programs and write simple programs to make tooling. Level three machinist competencies includes trouble shooting complex parts. Typically 4-6 years of experience.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fully operate multiple machine platforms as needed, including CNC and conventional Mills and Lathes.
• Perform complex setups without assistance on a number of machine platforms, including 3 and 5 axis machines.
• Perform complex inspection tasks to validate and respond to dimensional requirements and specifications utilizing advanced GD&T and print reading abilities.
• Validate programs and first part runs on newly developed product.
• Assist in accurate and safe full machine recovery.
• Other job duties to be assigned based on business needs.

Required Skills:

• Advanced competencies in machine platform operation in order to demonstrate cross training flexibility, which includes operating conventional machines at a basic level.
• Advanced ability in job setup and verification.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T and inspection processes.
• Machining trouble shooting skills applied to first part runs and machine recovery.
• Intermediate understanding of CNC programing, editing and simple tooling creation.
• Basic CAD/CAM exposure
• This position does require working knowledge or intermediate use of technology—to include computers, and other devices.

Required Experience:

Typically this position requires evidence of success in level two machining duties for at least one year prior to promotion or hire.4-6 years of experience

Level of Education:

GED or High School diploma preferred but not required.