CNC Machinist

We’re hiring experienced CNC Machinists for our precision aerospace and defense manufacturing facility in East Aurora, NY.

You’ll manufacture complex, high-precision components on CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis equipment, including Mazak Integrex machines. We have opportunities across both milling and turning, with a significant portion of our current hiring focused on CNC milling.

This is an experienced-level machining opportunity for someone who can independently contribute in a precision manufacturing environment. We’re looking for machinists with strong setup, tooling, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting capabilities who are comfortable producing tight-tolerance components with limited supervision.

What makes this role different:

• Strong earning potential: Competitive hourly rates, shift differential, and consistent overtime opportunities.
• High-level machining: Work on complex, close-tolerance aerospace and defense components.
• Advanced equipment: Opportunities across CNC mills, lathes, and Mazak Integrex equipment.
• Independent work: Own setups, tooling, adjustments, inspection, and production quality.
• Long-term stability: Growing production demand supporting long-term aerospace and defense programs.
• Career opportunity: Experienced machinists can grow into higher-level technical and lead responsibilities.

Compensation

• $32–$37/hr typical range for experienced machinists
• +$2/hr 2nd-shift differential
• Approximately 45–50+ hours per week
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates

Shift

• 1st and 2nd shift available
• Monday – Friday
• Majority of current openings are on 2nd shift
• Overtime and occasional Saturday opportunities based on production demand

Responsibilities

• CNC Machining: Operate CNC mills and/or lathes to manufacture complex aerospace and defense components.
• Machine Setups: Independently perform machine setups, changeovers, and job preparation.
• Tooling: Select, load, change, and troubleshoot cutting tools based on machining requirements.
• Machine Adjustments: Make offsets and process adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and part quality.
• Quality Inspection: Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to verify components meet specifications.
• Precision Measurement: Inspect close-tolerance components using precision measuring equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machining, tooling, setup, and dimensional issues.
• Production: Maintain quality and productivity while supporting demanding aerospace and defense production schedules.

Requirements

Required

• 3+ years of CNC machining experience
• CNC milling and/or turning experience
• Independent CNC machine setup experience
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Cutting tool and tooling knowledge
• Experience making offsets and machining adjustments
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Stable employment history

Preferred

• Aerospace or defense machining experience
• CNC milling experience
• Mazak and/or Mazak Integrex experience
• Multi-axis machining experience
• G-code or CNC programming knowledge
• Strong GD&T knowledge
• Experience machining complex, close-tolerance components
• Previous experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• +$2/hr 2nd-shift differential
• Training and career development
• Relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
• Long-term career opportunity supporting growing aerospace and defense production