AeroTEC provides comprehensive, full-service aerospace services and solutions to customers in aircraft design, testing, instrumentation, certification, manufacturing, modifications and maintenance with facilities in Seattle, Moses Lake and Wichita. About the Team AeroTEC's Manufacturing Center provides operational and facility requirements to support Fabrication, Quality, Instrumentation Installation & removal, and site safety (EH&S/SMS). The AeroTEC Manufacturing Center is responsible for providing resources and facilities for fabrication, quality, manufacturing, instrumentation installation and equipment to support customer requirements. About the Role The CNC Machinist is responsible for programming, set-up and operation of CNC milling machines to produce parts. In addition, this position assembles aircraft parts, fabricates parts for warehouse projects, and researches and completes purchase requisitions for projects. In This Role You Will Setup and operate CNC milling machine. Fabricate machined parts for both aircraft tooling and models for aircraft programs Create and run CNC programs for the milling machines. Assemble aircraft parts. Research and complete purchase requisitions for project and shop supplies. Fabricate warehouse projects/tooling using Welder. The Skills You Will Bring (Minimum): Education High School Diploma Certification and/or Coursework in CNC Machining - Preferred Certification and/or Coursework in CNC Programming - Preferred Experience Five (5) + years of CNC Machining (milling; 3,4 and 5 axis) experience as an operator. Three (3) years of CNC Programming experience. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit/stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to be present at Moses Lake worksite up to 12-hour days (as requested). Travel (flying and driving) to various domestic worksites may be required. AeroTEC Ways of Working and Benefits: At AeroTEC, we are on a mission to Accelerate the Evolution of Aerospace . We lead the market in the integration and testing of sustainable propulsion technologies, pioneering the future of sustainable aerospace. AeroTEC is building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth. We invest in our people, supporting their career development by offering customized career development plans, in-house learning, mentorship, and up to $5,250.00/year in education reimbursement . We are committed to our employee's well-being , providing Unlimited Time-Off (for salaried employees), employer paid premiums for our employees' Health coverage (PPO/HDHP plans), Dental, $40,000 Life Insurance Policy, and complementary access to our Employee Assistance and Health Advocate Program's. Additional Benefits include (but not limited to): 401(k) and Employer Match for the Employee, Vision, Additional Life Insurance Options, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cell Phone Cost Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, ID Watchdog, Legal Shield, and Perk Spot Discounts. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed, at AeroTEC we reward outstanding performance witha quarterly bonus scheme . Positions may or may not qualify for sign-on bonus or relocation assistance. But we are more than just a team; we're a family that works hard and plays hard ! From AeroTEC AeroTEC's own Flying Club, Softball League, Seattle Mariners Tickets, to Team Bike Rides, Karting, Golf Scrambles and more. We're committed to creating a workplace where fun and work are not mutually exclusive! AeroTEC Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Silver City, NM, typically begins with specialized training, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning the theoretical aspects of the trade. Training programs last about four to five years, requiring extensive hours of supervised work under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,590 in New Mexico, and the industry projects a steady demand for skilled professionals. Apprenticeships in Silver City offer an average weekly wage of $1,200, with experienced machinists potentially earning over $40,000 annually. Vocational schools, local unions, and industry programs provide aspiring machinists with the necessary training and apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
