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Lathe Machinist I - 2nd Shift (Aerospace)
22 - 27$
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Lathe Machinist I - 2nd Shift (Aerospace) (CNC lathe machining): Manufacturing and inspecting complex, high-precision components for flight-critical aerospace and defense systems with an accent on close tolerances, fine finishes, complex geometry, and GD&T interpretation. Focus on setting up CNC lathes with milling capabilities, adjusting gaging equipment, detecting deviations, and identifying errors in blueprints and operation sheets.
Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY, United States
Salary: $22.00–$27.00 per hour, plus a 10% second-shift differential
Company
designs and manufactures high-performance systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
What you will do
- Set up and operate CNC lathes with milling capabilities to produce components with close tolerances, fine finishes, and complex geometry.
- Manufacture precision parts for flight-critical military aircraft programs, including F-35, MQ-25, and FLRAA.
- Inspect completed work and set up or adjust gaging equipment.
- Detect unusual conditions, deviations, and defective parts, escalating issues when required.
- Interpret complex drawings, GD&T blueprints, sketches, and operation sheets.
Requirements
- At least one year of general machinist experience or graduation from a formal manufacturing, machining, or CNC training program.
- Ability to follow machining escalation procedures and apply verbal, written, and computer-based work instructions.
- Familiarity with measuring equipment, including micrometers and dial bore gauges.
- Competency in reading and interpreting blueprints and written work instructions.
- English training and work-instruction comprehension are required.
- Participation in the FAA Drug & Alcohol Program is required for safety-sensitive work.
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED.
Culture & Benefits
- Annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
- Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and employee assistance coverage.
- Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, and leadership development programs.
- Inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and team-building activities.
- Access to U.S. export-controlled information may be required.
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