CNC Machinist
OTHER•Lakewood•$0k - $0k
About this role
Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense, and space OEMs, Primes, and Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts machined using standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman) to provide components for mission-critical civilian and defense programs.
1st Shift: M-Th 6am - 4:30pm, base pay
2nd Shift: M-Th 4:00pm - 2:30am, base pay plus 20% shift differential
3rd Shift: F,S,S 6am - 6:30pm, paid full 40hrs for 36hrs worked
Machinist I* - $22/hr - $30/hr
Machinist II* - $25/hr - $40/hr
Setup Machinist* - $28/hr - $42/hr
*position level will be assessed through the resume review and interview process. Pay rates are listed at base pay rate*
Key Responsibilities
- Previous CNC Operator experience: mill turn and lathe
- GD&T print reading
- Knowledge of calipers, micrometers, metrology.
- Ability to indicate vices.
- Coordinate x, y, z
- Knowledge of machining principles.
- Operate CNC machines from provided work instructions from work order or set up personnel
- Verifying dimensional characteristics of parts
- Meet expected cycle times and production schedule
- Completion of all required paperwork in a timely manner
Requirements
- Previous CNC Operator experience or technical school course work completed
- 3 years experience with machine set-ups (for Setup Machinist level)
- Reading blueprints and using hand tools
- Prioritizing tasks and maintaining production goals
- Self-starter with a good attitude
- Attention to detail and a strong desire to produce quality products
- Experience in a manufacturing environment utilizing lean manufacturing techniques is preferred
- Previous experience in Aerospace or defense machining environment preferred.
We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including:
- PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
- 401K match
- Long and short-term incentive plans
- Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals.
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What you'll do
- The CNC Machinist will operate CNC machines according to work instructions and verify the dimensional characteristics of parts. They are also responsible for completing required paperwork and meeting production schedules.
About Primus Aerospace
Primus Aerospace is a leading provider of high-precision, high-complexity machined components, kits and subassemblies for the aerospace, defense and space industries.
As a certified AS9100 certified manufacturer, Primus Aerospace serves aerospace customers in North America, Europe and Asia with diversified and complex machined products, assembly services and engineering support. We focus on core principles of increased automation, unique capability, and the extraordinary flexibility to our customers.
Primus offers a broad array of manufacturing services including machining, assembly, testing, design support, welding, grinding, and finishing. Serving major OEM's across the globe, Primus is adding new value every year to our customers by continually expanding our services, improving our processes, and maintaining a strategy focused on our customers' needs
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What does Primus Aerospace pay for a CNC Machinist?
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What does a CNC Machinist do at Primus Aerospace?
As a CNC Machinist at Primus Aerospace, you will: the CNC Machinist will operate CNC machines according to work instructions and verify the dimensional characteristics of parts. They are also responsible for completing required paperwork and meeting production schedules..
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