Machinist-Turning Specialist (Aerospace specific)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Position Summary

The Machinist – Turning Specialist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC and manual lathes to produce high-precision aerospace components. This role supports flight-critical manufacturing by ensuring all machined parts meet strict FAA, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements. The machinist maintains compliance, accuracy, and traceability throughout all turning operations while contributing to a safe, efficient, and high-quality aerospace production environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Edit programs, set up, and operate complex CNC machines, including multi-tasking turning centers and mill-turns (Mazak, Okuma, WFL).

- Work with ultra-precision tolerances (±.0005” or tighter) on complex aerospace components.

- Interpret aerospace technical drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions with high accuracy.

- Select appropriate tooling, inserts, cutting parameters, and fixturing for turning operations.

- Perform offsets, tool changes, and adjustments to maintain tight tolerance requirements.

- Inspect workpieces using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and CMM reports.

- Document all production activities and maintain traceability per AS9100 requirements.

- Identify machining issues and collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve dimensional or process discrepancies.

- Maintain lathes through scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and preventative maintenance.

- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workstation aligned with 5S practices.

- Support continuous improvement activities and participate in root-cause/corrective-action processes when necessary.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or GED required; trade/vocational machining training preferred.

- Minimum 2–4 years of experience operating manual and/or CNC turning; aerospace experience strongly preferred.

- Experience machining aerospace materials and working in an AS9100/FAA-compliant environment is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong knowledge of turning operations, insert selection, speeds/feeds, chip control, and machining strategies.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, complex GD&T requirements, and aerospace specifications.

- Skilled in using precision measuring equipment for tight-tolerance inspection.

- High attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance