Overview
We're hiring experienced CNC Machinists for an aerospace and defense manufacturer in Arab, Alabama.
This is a high-mix, low-volume precision machining environment producing complex components for aerospace and defense applications. The shop runs a broad mix of Mazak, Haas, 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, lathe, and large-format CNC equipment .
This is not a machine operator position. You’ll be trusted to independently set up jobs, prove out programs, make machining adjustments, inspect your own work, and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Most work is short-run, with many jobs ranging from one-off parts to approximately 5–10 pieces. Machinists regularly change setups, move between different jobs, and take ownership of the machining process from setup through completed production.
Why Join Us
Strong Pay: $40–$50/hr for experienced machinists
Aerospace & Defense Work: Produce complex components for highly demanding applications
High-Mix Machining: Work on different parts, setups, and challenges instead of repetitive production
Family-Owned Culture: Third-generation company with long-tenured employees and direct access to leadership
Compensation
$40 - $50 / hr
Shift
Hiring on 1st and 2nd shift
1st: Monday - Friday (5x8s)
2nd: Monday - Thursday (4x10s)
Responsibilities
CNC Setups: Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, workholding, offsets, and touch-offs
Short-Run Machining: Set up and run complex one-off and low-volume production jobs
Program Prove-Outs: Prove out new CNC programs and carefully monitor first-piece production
Machine Adjustments: Make offset changes, G-code edits, and machine-side adjustments when necessary
Troubleshooting: Diagnose tooling, programming, setup, dimensional, and machining issues
Programming Support: Work with the programming department when larger program changes are required
Blueprint Reading: Interpret complex engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T
Quality Inspection: Inspect parts throughout the machining process using precision measuring equipment
Precision Machining: Maintain dimensional accuracy on complex aerospace and defense components
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of CNC machining experience strongly preferred
Ability to independently perform complete CNC setups
Experience proving out programs and running new jobs
Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, speeds, feeds, and machining processes
Comfortable making offsets and CNC program adjustments
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
Experience machining close-tolerance precision components
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment
Ability to independently troubleshoot machining problems
Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Preferred
Mazak experience
Haas experience
Experience with both CNC mills and lathes
4-axis or 5-axis machining experience
Large-part or gantry machining experience
Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
AS9100 manufacturing experience
Experience with complex one-off and short-run machining
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
Potential company profit-sharing / performance bonuses during strong business years
Full-time, permanent employment
Family-owned company environment
Additional employee benefits available through the company's benefits package