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Primus Aerospace

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Job Title : CNC Setup Machinist - 2nd shift

Description

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts, machined out of standard and exotic metals. Working at Primus will afford you the opportunity to work with machines from Haas, DMU Mori, Mazak, Pacer, Mori-Seki, and Okuma.

2nd shift (M-Th 4:00pm - 2:30am);  Flexible full-time 40+ hours per week OR part-time (24 – 30 hours per week)  

Job Purpose:

The CNC Set Up Machinist supports manufacturing operations according to the company’s Quality System and ensures compliance to customer requirements and specifications.

CNC Set Up Machinist Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Setting up CNC Mills and/or Lathes
  • Confirms proper router and drawing to correct revision
  • Reviews the program specifications to determine the sequence of set-up operations and dimensions of finished product
  • Establishes a strong and reliable set-up for operators to follow, as well as fills out the proper instructions for the operator to follow
  • Verify/meet expected cycle times and production expectations daily
  • Keep scrap to 2% minimum
  • Validate part quality through IPIC chart completion and verification
  • Ensure tooling / back-up tooling is adequate
  • Organization/cleanliness of work areas including support of a 5S program
  • Work in close collaboration with our programming and operations teams
  • Support a culture of employee engagement, team success, accountability and buy-in of company objectives

Requirements

  • Ability to set up CNC Mills and/or Lathes. Capability to set up both types is preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a CNC set-up machinist.
  • 3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics
  • Must have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc.
  • Being a team player is essential to achieve success in this position.

We offer comprehensive benefits for fulltime 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

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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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Contact Information
Website: primusaero.com