Senior CNC Machinist – Aerospace Prototyping Lead

MTech Aerospace; California (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

MTech Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC programmer and senior machinist in California, MD to lead and execute 3- and 5-axis milling and turning, from prototype to high-volume production. You will mentor junior machinists, advise engineers on tooling and processes, and help protect DoD-grade aerospace quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor leadership, process optimization, and maintaining AS9100 compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 10 years of CNC programming and machining experience.
• Advanced proficiency in 3- and 5-axis programming, setup and operation for precision aerospace components.
• Expert knowledge of material properties, cutting tools, machining parameters and coolant requirements.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Proficiency creating work holding solutions for large, complex parts.
• Leadership and mentorship ability, and strong 6S housekeeping habits.
• Independent troubleshooting of machining issues, plus strong collaboration and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship, due to DoD contract requirements.
• A clean record and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up and operate 3- and 5-axis CNC machines from solid models and complex technical drawings.
• Support prototype development and manage short-run and high-volume production schedules.
• Advise on material hardness, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, and coolant requirements.
• Interpret complex geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to keep parts to spec.
• Run in-process inspections with calipers, micrometers, height gages and other measurement tools.
• Operate and maintain CNC mills, lathes, shears and other shop equipment, including scheduled maintenance within reasonable capabilities.
• Mentor and train junior machinists on best practices and advanced techniques.
• Give engineers design feedback to improve prototypes and production parts.
• Help the production team with run times and capabilities for scheduling and estimating.
• Complete manufacturing documentation and material control accurately, and follow all safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

GD&T

Leadership

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Okuma OSP-300MA

Siemens NX

Job description

MTech Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC programmer and senior machinist in California, MD to lead and execute 3- and 5-axis milling and turning, from prototype to high-volume production. You will mentor junior machinists, advise engineers on tooling and processes, and help protect DoD-grade aerospace quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on shop-floor leadership, process optimization, and maintaining AS9100 compliance.