Milling Machinist III | 1st Shift

DRT Holdings; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day 1 benefits & 401K match

Paid time off and holidays + Floating

Training and professional development

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

DRT Aerospace in Sidney, OH is seeking a skilled Milling Machinist III for the day shift to set up, operate, and optimize CNC and conventional equipment.

You will produce close-tolerance aerospace components, read blueprints with GD&T, select tooling, and perform first-piece and in-process inspections, while mentoring junior machinists and supporting continuous improvement.

Join a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment with day-1 benefits, 401K match, and opportunities to advance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years machining experience in aerospace/defense/medical devices or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC equipment independently.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance precision components.
• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and material characteristics.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, and height gages.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while meeting quality and production expectations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment.
• Manufacture complex aerospace components to precise customer specifications and tolerances.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling, fixtures, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machine offsets.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Edit CNC programs at the machine and make necessary process adjustments.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, quality, and process-related issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Mentor and train junior machinists on machining techniques and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment.

Skills

Machining expertise

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc controls

Mazak controls

Okuma controls

Siemens controls

Haas controls

Job description

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Milling Machinist III | 1st Shift

Mfg Supervision Craft Workers Sidney, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2311

Location: Sidney, OH

Compensation | Weekly & Competitive Pay + Shift Differential + Overtime + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

Shift(s) Available: Day Shift | Monday - Friday | 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

DRT Aerospace is looking for an experienced Machinist III to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC and conventional machining equipment to produce complex, close-tolerance components used in aerospace and defense applications.

This is an opportunity for a highly skilled machinist who enjoys solving technical challenges, machining precision parts, mentoring others, and making a direct impact on quality and production performance.

Why Join DRT Aerospace?

At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay + Bonus

• Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match

• Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday

• Training and professional development

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment

What You’ll Do

• Setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other machining equipment.

• Manufacturing complex aerospace components to precise customer specifications and tolerances.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and GD&T requirements.

• Selecting tooling, fixtures, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machine offsets.

• Performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.

• Editing CNC programs at the machine and making necessary process adjustments.

• Troubleshooting tooling, machine, quality, and process-related issues.

• Partnering with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to improve manufacturing performance.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and scrap reduction.

• Mentoring and training junior machinists on machining techniques and best practices.

• Maintaining a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 5+ years of machining experience in aerospace, medical device, defense, or other precision manufacturing environments.

• Experience performing complete machine setups and operating CNC equipment independently.

• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.

• Experience machining tight-tolerance precision components.

• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds, and material characteristics.

• Experience using precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, and height gages.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry as applied to machining.

• Ability to work independently while consistently meeting quality and production expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining centers.

• Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazak, Okuma, Siemens, or Haas controls.

• Experience working within AS9100 quality systems.

• CNC program editing and optimization experience.

• Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field.

• Apprenticeship completion or Journeyman certification.

Preferred Machine / Process Exposure

• CNC Milling (3, 4, 5-axis)

• CNC Turning and Live Tooling Lathes

• Grinding (ID/OD, surface, jig)

• EDM (Wire and/or Sinker)

• Boring Mills / Large Part Machining

ITAR and DRT Aerospace

DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is contingent upon the successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)..

Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment.

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