Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist - Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

We are partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, and other mission-critical industries to identify experienced Senior 5-Axis Setup Machinists.

This position is focused on new product introductions, process launches, first articles, prove-outs, automation, and complex machining challenges. You'll be responsible for taking new work from engineering and programming, developing stable and repeatable manufacturing processes, and preparing jobs for successful production handoff.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled machinist who enjoys difficult work, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and takes pride in solving complex machining problems.

What You'll Be Working With:

• Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Heller Horizontal Machining Platforms
• Zayer Large-Format Machining Centers
• DN Solutions Machining Platforms
• Siemens Sinumerik Controls
• Heidenhain Controls
• Siemens NX Manufacturing Environment
• Lang & FCS Modular Workholding Systems
• Haimer Tool Presetting Technology
• Wenzel CMM Systems
• Keyence and Advanced Laser Inspection Technology

What You'll Do:

• Lead setup, prove-out, and launch activities for complex aerospace and defense components
• Build and qualify advanced workholding, fixturing, tooling, and gaging strategies
• Support first article builds and new product introductions
• Optimize tooling, offsets, probing, and machining processes to achieve repeatable production performance
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection using precision metrology equipment and CMM data
• Collaborate closely with programmers and manufacturing engineers on process development and troubleshooting
• Support automation initiatives including probing systems, pallet systems, robotic integration, and lights-out manufacturing
• Document and transfer proven processes to production teams
• Mentor machinists and operators while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• 7+ years of CNC machining experience
• Proven experience setting up and running 5-axis machining centers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced NPI and process-development environment
• Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience
• Simultaneous 5-axis machining experience
• Mill-turn experience
• Automation, robotic cell, pallet system, or lights-out manufacturing experience
• Lang or FCS modular fixturing experience
• SPC, process monitoring, or data-driven manufacturing experience
• Experience machining titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and other difficult materials
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
• Experience independently performing setups from tooling lists, setup sheets, and engineering documentation
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, fixturing, probing, offsets, and machining strategy
• Experience holding tight tolerances and performing first-piece inspections
• Familiarity with Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, or similar controls

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development, technical training, and advancement within a growing organization.

#ZR