CNC Machinist

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

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday

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.

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

• Health, vision, dental
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Matching 401(k)