Senior Aerospace CNC Technician - 5-Axis Machining

Kelly Services; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a skilled CNC Machining Engineering Technician in Columbus/ Midland, GA to support precision aerospace manufacturing involving 5-axis grinding, milling, millturn, turning and airfoil machining. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on CNC experience, troubleshooting, and process optimization to meet AS9100 quality standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, tooling and operations to improve machining performance, validate processes, set up

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on CNC machining experience in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Experience with Vericut simulation software.
• Background supporting 5-axis grinding, milling, millturn/turning, and airfoil machining.
• Experience with aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium).
• Familiarity with Siemens 840D, Heidenhain, or Okuma OSP controls.
• Strong GD&T and precision machining knowledge.
• Experience developing probing cycles and inspection routines.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced 5-axis grinding, milling, millturn, turning, and airfoil machining operations.
• Develop and refine probing cycles and production inspection routines.
• Set up CNC machines, validate tooling/fixtures, and ensure stable machining processes.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, and setup-related production issues.
• Apply knowledge of cutting tools, grinding tools, feeds/speeds, and optimization techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and aerospace requirements for complex components.
• Support machining of high-temperature alloys including Inconel and titanium.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to reduce cycle times, increase repeatability, and enhance throughput.
• Ensure machining processes comply with AS9100 and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to meet performance, safety, and quality goals.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

5-axis machining

Aerospace alloys

Probing cycles

Collaboration

Tools

Vericut

Siemens 840D

Heidenhain

Okuma OSP

Job description

Kelly Services seeks a skilled CNC Machining Engineering Technician in Columbus/ Midland, GA to support precision aerospace manufacturing involving 5-axis grinding, milling, millturn, turning and airfoil machining. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on CNC experience, troubleshooting, and process optimization to meet AS9100 quality standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, tooling and operations to improve machining performance, validate processes, set up