Sr Engineering Technician

The Structures Company; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking a Sr Engineering Technician in Golden Valley, MN. The role involves setting up and operating manual lathes and mills, plus independently programming and running CNC machines using CAD/CAM inputs from drawings or concepts.

You will create fixtures, optimize machining strategies, inspect parts with precision gauges, document work, and collaborate closely with engineering while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment with strong competency with mills, lathes, and other machine shop equipment, both manual and CNC.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience inspecting machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Ability to independently set up, program, and run CNC machines.
• Experience generating CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs.
• Experience troubleshooting machining operations and adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field.
• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining fixturing for complex prototype and development components.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates manual lathes, mills, and related machine-shop equipment.
• Independently sets up, programs, and runs CNC machines, including creating toolpaths, selecting tooling, and validating machining strategies.
• Creates, modifies, and maintains fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.
• Generates CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs from drawings, sketches, models, or conceptual ideas.
• Troubleshoots machining operations and adjusts speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding as needed for quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Inspects machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Documents work performed, maintains machining notes, and communicates changes or challenges to engineering partners.
• Follows all shop safety protocols and maintains a clean, organized work area.
• Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish standard production rates.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Quality inspection

Tooling setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM

Mills & Lathes

Calipers & Micrometers

Job description

JOB TITLE: Sr Engineering Technician
LOCATION: Golden Valley, MN
PAY RATE: $40-45/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (2 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Sets up and operates manual lathes, mills, and related machine-shop equipment.

• Independently sets up, programs, and runs CNC machines, including creating toolpaths, selecting tooling, and validating machining strategies.

• Creates, modifies, and maintains fixturing required for machining complex prototype and development components.

• Generates CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs from drawings, sketches, models, or conceptual ideas.

• Troubleshoots machining operations and adjusts speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding as needed for quality, accuracy, and safety.

• Inspects machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Documents work performed, maintains machining notes, and communicates changes or challenges to engineering partners.

• Follows all shop safety protocols and maintains a clean, organized work area.

• Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed to improve efficiency and establish standard production rates.

• Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment with strong competency with mills, lathes, and other machine shop equipment, both manual and CNC.

• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tools, and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Experience inspecting machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision instrumentation to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Ability to independently set up, program, and run CNC machines.

• Experience generating CNC programs and machining instructions using CAD/CAM inputs.

• Experience troubleshooting machining operations and adjusting speeds, feeds, tooling, and workholding.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4-6 years of experience in the field.

• Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining fixturing for complex prototype and development components.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense