CNC Lathe Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing (2nd Shift) Location: Fort Worth, TX Duration: 6 months with Temp-to-Hire Schedule: 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Mon–Fri) Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire Opportunity Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated CNC Machinist Technician – Lathe with 5+ years of hands-on experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep proficiency in the setup, operation, and editing of CNC lathes (mill experience preferred), with a strong understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, and tight tolerance machining on complex aerospace components. This role demands a commitment to precision, safety, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving in a lean manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities: Machining & Setup • Set up, operate, and optimize CNC lathes (and mills when required) to produce aerospace components per engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. • Utilize proven and unproven CNC programs, modifying or proving out as needed using I.G.F. software or at-machine G-code edits. • Perform complex setups including multi-station workpieces using both custom and standard tooling and fixturing. • Operate multiple CNC machines simultaneously while maintaining consistent productivity and quality standards. Programming & Process Development • Create, troubleshoot, and edit standard machining programs; collaborate with engineering to resolve drawing discrepancies or suggest design/process improvements. • Assist in the development and documentation of manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures. • Interpret technical documentation including blueprints, complex drawings, GD&T symbols, and engineering specifications with minimal supervision. Quality Assurance & Inspection • Maintain stringent part accuracy and quality throughout production runs using micrometers, calipers, height gages, comparators, surface plates, and CMM (if required). • Perform in-process and final inspection in accordance with AS9100 and/or NADCAP standards. • Conduct routine SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis and ensure gage calibration compliance. Preventative Maintenance & Safety • Conduct routine preventative maintenance to ensure machine reliability and cleanliness per department standards. • Observe all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant workspace. Team Contribution & Leadership • Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced machinists. • Participate in lean/continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce costs, and increase throughput. • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including quality, engineering, and production planning. Qualifications & Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent required; formal CNC machining training or certifications (e.g., NIMS, trade school) strongly preferred. • Minimum 5 years of CNC lathe experience (mill experience a plus) in an aerospace manufacturing environment. • Proficient in reading and interpreting aerospace blueprints, GD&T, and complex engineering drawings. • Experience machining aerospace materials such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum. • Hands-on expertise with Okuma, Haas, Mazak, or equivalent CNC lathes/mills. • Familiarity with AS9100/NADCAP standards and cleanroom or precision environments is highly desirable. • Strong understanding of advanced shop math including trigonometry. • Demonstrated ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision. • Effective verbal and written communication skills; must be a team player with a continuous improvement mindset. Pre-Screening Questions (Include with Resume Submission): • Years of CNC lathe experience in aerospace manufacturing? Answer: • CNC lathe/mill machine types you’ve operated (e.g., Okuma, Mazak, Haas)? Answer: • Describe your experience with setup and program editing at the machine. Answer: • Are you proficient in interpreting aerospace blueprints and GD&T? Answer: • What aerospace materials have you machined (e.g., titanium, Inconel, aluminum)? Answer: • How do you ensure accuracy and quality during machining operations? Answer: • Which inspection tools are you proficient with? Answer: • Do you have experience with AS9100, NADCAP, or cleanroom environments? Answer: • Describe a time you troubleshot a machining issue on a lathe (or mill). Answer: • Do you hold any formal CNC certifications or trade school training? Answer: This position offers a long-term career opportunity in a structured aerospace production environment with potential for full-time hire based on performance. Qualified candidates are expected to submit a current resume with completed prescreen answers at the time of application. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.03 - $29.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 5x8 • Evening shift • Monday to Friday Application Question(s): • ✅ "Do you have 5+ years of experience operating CNC lathes in aerospace/defense manufacturing?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Can you perform CNC program edits (G-code) at the machine?" (Yes/No) • ✅ Are you available and willing to work 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday to Friday)? (Yes/No) • ✅ "Are you proficient in reading aerospace blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Have you worked with Okuma, Mazak, or Haas CNC lathes?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Have you worked independently on multiple CNC machines simultaneously in a production environment?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Are you familiar with AS9100 or NADCAP quality standards?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Can you perform in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and CMMs?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Do you understand Statistical Process Control (SPC) for machining?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Are you comfortable training or mentoring junior machinists?" (Yes/No) • ✅ "Do you have experience with lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)?" (Yes/No) Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Commute: • Fort Worth, TX 76114 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Temp to Hire PLEASE ADD PRESCREEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE RESUMES AT TIME OF SUBMITTAL Technical Skills & Experience 1. How many years of experience do you have operating CNC lathes (Mill experience a plus) in an aerospace manufacturing environment? 2. What types of CNC lathes (Mill experience if applicable) have you worked with (e.g., Okuma, Mazak, Haas)? 3. Can you describe your experience with setting up and editing CNC programs at the machine? 4. Are you comfortable reading and interpreting aerospace blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)? 5. What types of aerospace materials have you machined (e.g., titanium, Inconel, aluminum)? ________________________________________ Process Knowledge 6. How do you ensure part accuracy and quality during production? 7. What inspection tools are you proficient with (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMMs)? 8. Have you worked in a cleanroom or followed AS9100 or NADCAP standards? 9. Can you describe a time you had to troubleshoot a machining issue on a lathe (Mill experience if applicable) ? ________________________________________ Certifications & Training 10. Do you have any formal CNC machining certifications or training (e.g., NIMS, trade school)? 2nd Shift 3:30pm- 12:00AM (Mon-Fri) Pay range: * + (Depending on experience) CNC Machinist Technician - Lathe (Mill Exp a plus) 5 or more years of experience Position Summary: Sets up and operates CNC lathes/mills on all product parts with proven and unproven programs. Produces machined fittings per blueprint specifications and work instructions. Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment. Contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Works independently with minimum guidance in a team environment. Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Runs multiple machines efficiently, which may require simultaneous operations. Adapts or improvises tooling to accomplish results where operations require a broad knowledge of production machining technology, operating skills, and shop techniques together with diversified experience. Creates standard machining programs using I.G.F Software. Proves out and edits programs. Sets ups, adjusts, and operates a variety of conventional and/CNC lathes/mills to perform the most diversified and difficult production operations on work having close and exact tolerances, several dimensional relationships, unusual contours, dimensional and finish requirements. Interprets customer requirements from blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, quality directives, charts, tables, sketches, and verbal instructions. Interfaces with engineering to resolve drawing errors, suggest design changes, and solve product/process problems. Implements manufacturing methods using standard production machines, materials, and tooling. May advise and assist with tooling design. Makes complex setups, which may include multiple work piece stations, utilizing custom and standard holding devices. Develops and defines processes with limited documentation, as required. Trouble shoots and resolves machining problems. Responsible for machining and checking parts to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency. Inspects finished parts for conformance to specifications by visual examination, and utilizes precision measuring instruments such as gages, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and surface plate techniques. May be required to use coordinate measuring machine (CMM). Ensures equipment is calibrated in accordance with schedule. Routinely maintains equipment to ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and reliability specific to division requirements. Accurately and regularly performs statistical process control (SPC) specific to division requirements. Uses advanced shop mathematics, which may include trigonometry, and general knowledge of metal characteristics and other processing requirements. Trains and mentors less experienced team members. Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions: Actively contributes to lean/continuous initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work areas. Provides guidance or assistance in coordinating workload priorities to make appropriate accommodations based on business demand. Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training): Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and five or more years related machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment. Able to work with minimum supervisory guidance in a team environment. Able to set up and run a minimum of five CNC machine types. Handles multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet customer needs. May require specialized certification specific to division requirements (i.e. certified operator). Reads, understands, and follows blueprints, complex drawings, engineering specifications, and informal written or verbal instructions. Able to make and evaluate precision machine set ups on a minimum of five CNC machine types. Has working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics, may include trigonometry. Able to implement lean/continuous improvement initiatives. Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions, procedures, drawings and blueprints. Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment on research and solution development. Possesses effective mentoring and training skills and ability to serve as a resource to other team members. Additional Comments: The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
See More Details >>Description:This position is responsible for the planning, laying out work, setting up, and operating a combination of the basic machine tools listed below to perform grinding operations at a level of work as described under the specialized machinists classifications. Basic Qualifications: Set up and work experience on 5 axis mills and/or CNC lathes and manual mills. Experience with reading blueprints. Experience with machine shop measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and intra mics. Desired Skills: Experience with 5 axis CNC mills Experience with manual mills Experience with manual and CNC lathes Clearance Level: None Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: No Career Area: Manufacturing Type: Full-Time Shift: Second
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Fort Worth, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of approximately $50,840, and projects little to no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Fort Worth earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,560 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
