Overview
We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop.
Our parts fly on F-16s, orbit on the International Space Station, and spin in nuclear centrifuges. We run low-volume, short-run work in one of the only true aerospace precision shops in the Knoxville area.
You'll take parts from setup through final inspection on equipment ranging from a large 5-axis gantry mill and multiple large horizontal boring mills to VTLs and a full mix of 3-axis and manual machines.
Why Join Us
- High-impact parts: Your work goes on F-16s and the International Space Station.
- Rare shop: One of the only true aerospace machine shops near Knoxville.
- Stay on 1st shift: Start on days and keep days
Compensation
- $27 – $33 / hr
Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift
- 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
- 2nd Shift: 5:30 PM – 3:30 AM, Monday – Thursday (optional)
What You'll Run
- Classic 3-axis CNC mills and lathes
- Manual mills, lathes, and saws
- Large 5-axis gantry mill
- Multiple large horizontal boring mills (HBMs)
- Large vertical turret lathes (VTLs)
- Exotic materials for flight-critical applications
Responsibilities
- Setups: Perform complete setups, touch-offs, and tool offsets on short-run parts.
- G-Code Edits: Modify programs at the controller to troubleshoot and hold accuracy.
- Close-Tolerance Machining: Cut complex geometries in exotic materials for flight-critical parts.
- Manual Machining: Run manual mills, lathes, and saws for secondary operations.
- Blueprints & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
- Program Verification: Prove out MasterCam programs with engineering to improve efficiency.
- Inspection: Check finished parts with precision measuring tools to AS9100D standards.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required:
- 3+ years professional machining experience
- Performs own setups and offsets
- Edits G-code at the controller
- Experience machining parts to close tolerances
- Reads complex prints with GD&T
- Strong knowledge of precision measuring tools
Preferred:
- Prior experience running 5-axis machines
- Proficiency on manual mills and lathes
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
- AS9100D or Nadcap environment experience
- Experience fabricating custom-designed equipment
Benefits
- Paid healthcare
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Matching 401(k)