About Us: As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. About the Opportunity: As a Machine Operator at our Thomasville, GA facility, you will play a key role in manufacturing precision aerospace components that power flight and global defense applications. You will set up, operate, and monitor a variety of production machinery—including CNC lathes and mill-turn centers—to meet exacting aerospace specifications. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll interpret engineering blueprints, follow detailed work instructions, and utilize precision measuring tools to ensure part quality and adherence to customer requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, commitment to safety, and a passion for producing high-quality components. You will collaborate daily with quality, engineering, and production team members as part of a high-performance manufacturing team focused on delivery, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Location: Thomasville, GA This is a full-time role that may require some extended hours and weekends, as needed. Responsibilities: • Set up, operate, and monitor CNC and/or manual machining equipment to produce precision aerospace components according to production schedules. Operate lathes and mill-turn centers. • Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements. • Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, etc.) to perform in-process and final inspections. • Measure and verify part dimensions using GD&T principles and document results accurately. • Perform machine offsets and tool changes as needed to maintain product quality. • Monitor machine performance and surface finish, reporting abnormal conditions to the Supervisor or Engineering. • Follow standardized work, routers, and control plans to maintain process consistency. • Complete production documentation, including part counts, inspection check sheets, and quality records. • Adhere to AS9100 quality procedures and contribute to root cause analysis when defects occur. • Perform basic routine maintenance such as cleaning machines, replacing coolant, and removing chips. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S and company safety practices. • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce scrap. • Communicate effectively with quality inspectors, programmers, engineers, and maintenance teams to resolve production issues. • Support team goals for productivity, on-time delivery, and operational excellence. Required Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalency certificate • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Preferred Qualifications: • 2+ years of experience operating CNC or manual machining equipment in a manufacturing environment. • Prior experience with aerospace components or working in an AS9100/ISO-certified environment. • Familiarity with CNC lathes, mill-turn centers, broaches, grinders, or other precision machining equipment. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications. • Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, or CMM data. • Basic understanding of machining processes, feeds, speeds, and tooling. • Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts. • Ability to collaborate effectively with quality, engineering, and maintenance teams. • Strong safety awareness and adherence to EHS policies. Working Conditions • Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. • Must be able to climb ladder, work on platforms, and climb stairs • Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor • Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules. Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. Equal Opportunity Employer: Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
See More Details >>CNC Programmer/Operator – Doosan PUMA 3100 & Advanced Machining Centers ABOUT CHECK-MATE INDUSTRIES For more than 53 years, Check-Mate Industries has set the standard for precision manufacturing—serving the firearms, medical, automotive, and hardware industries with world-class quality and reliability. With two ISO-9001 certified facilities totaling over 238,000 sq. ft. in New York and Georgia, we combine craftsmanship, technology, and innovation to deliver complex metal stampings, CNC machined components, and plastic injection molded parts. We are expanding our advanced machining department with the addition of a new Doosan PUMA 3100 Mill-Turn Center and are seeking a highly skilled CNC Programmer and Operator to support our continued growth in precision machining and high-volume production. SUMMARY OF POSITION The CNC Programmer/Operator will be responsible for programming, setup, and operation of our new Doosan PUMA 3100 mill-turn, as well as our existing horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers including Makino A51, Doosan HP4000, Makino F5, Haas VF-2’s and Mini-Mills. This position requires an experienced professional capable of working across multiple machine platforms, optimizing cycle times, and producing precision parts to exacting standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Includes, but may not be limited to the following: • Programs, sets up, and operates Doosan PUMA 3100 mill-turn, as well as horizontal and vertical CNC mills (Makino A51, Doosan HP4000, Makino F5, Haas VF-2, Haas Mini-Mills). • Creates, proves out, and optimizes CNC programs using Mastercam or similar CAM software. • Develops efficient tool paths, speeds, feeds, and work holding strategies for precision production. • Conducts machine setups, tool presetting, and offset adjustments for production and prototype runs. • Interprets blueprints, GD&T, and processes sheets to ensure conformance to specifications. • Performs part inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMM reports as required. • Troubleshoots machining issues, identifies process improvements, and collaborates with engineering and quality teams. • Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas consistent with 5S and ISO standards. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 3–5 years of CNC programming and operating experience, including multi-axis mill-turn and horizontal/vertical machining centers. • Strong proficiency in Mastercam or equivalent CAM software. • Experience with Doosan, Makino, and Haas machine controls (Fanuc and proprietary systems). • Deep understanding of G-code, tool selection, work offsets, and fixture design. • Proven ability to read and apply GD&T and blueprint tolerancing. • Familiarity with ISO-9001 or ISO-13485 environments a plus. • Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. WHY JOIN CHECK-MATE INDUSTRIES • Work on state-of-the-art CNC equipment including Doosan, Makino, and Haas machining centers. • Collaborative team culture focused on precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, family-owned manufacturer. • Competitive pay, benefits, and advancement potential. • Play a key role in Check-Mate’s next phase of operational excellence and capacity expansion. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). • Career advancement opportunities within Check-Mate's expanding machinng department. Powered by JazzHR EtnYp70VyK
See More Details >>About Us: As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. About the Opportunity: A CNC Programmer translates blueprints and drawings into code to create finished products and tooling, which involves programming various CNC machines and fine-tuning their parameters to ensure parts and tooling meet exact specifications. Key responsibilities include analyzing and creating technical drawings for toolroom and production needs, developing and testing programs, and making necessary adjustments to machine settings for optimal accuracy. This role will also help to support production at times to aid in meeting delivery goals. Responsibilities: Under supervision: • Reviews current fixturing and provides support for new fixture design/revisions as required • Recommends new cutting tools to improve existing programs and develop new as required • Analyzes drawings, sketches, design data and specifications pertaining to parts to determine program paths/techniques • Selects the appropriate tools and machine speed/feed rates according to the machine shop processes, part specifications and machine capabilities • Provides information for instruction sheets and cutter lists to guide set-up and operation of the machine • Optimizes existing programs • Ensures quality control standards are maintained • Maintains production schedules from the prototype run to production for NPI • Provides shop floor support for the life of the program • Documents set-up information and programming writing/support for various CNC programs and 3, 4 and 5 axis milling operations • Participates in process development and support, including creation of detailed router instructions, operation sheets, tool selection and fixture/tooling design of current and new processes • Interfaces daily with manufacturing, engineering and quality functions • Works closely with shop floor personnel to ensure viability of tooling and programs • Incorporates lean manufacturing into shop environment and quick-change set-up, etc. • Performs other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Two (2) year Technical degree • Two (2) years of related experience in CNC Programming and machine shop practices in the Aerospace industry, solid CAD modeling experience and fully fluent with Siemens NX for CNC Programming • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent mathematical, measurement, and technical skills • Self-directed work ethic & time management skills to assure projects are completed on time • Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) • Ability to interpret complex blueprints and prepare machining process • Analytical skills to lead and solve problems to improve business process • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills • Must be a team player and work well with others in a cross functional team environment • Ability to create macros for part probing • Proficient with simulation software (Vericut preferred) • Thorough knowledge of G code programming • Knowledge and experience in the major aerospace alloy groups (titanium, stainless, nickel and aluminum) • Thorough knowledge of quality control procedures • Experience in 5-axis milling and superalloy turning • Skilled in CNC post processor development and refinement • Experience programming on-machine touch and laser tool setters • Capable of evaluating tool lengths and diameters to support regrind cutting tools • Expert computer software programming skills • Sound project management and presentation skills Working Conditions: • Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. • Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Acknowledgements: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Benefits: Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer: Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Thomasville, GA typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships in the machining trade generally last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Thomasville, GA, machinists can earn an average wage of $850 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,500 per week. Trade schools, vocational programs, and industry associations provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
