Machinist 1st shift

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment used in the repair and manufacturing of critical aerospace components. In this role, you will machine precision parts, perform equipment maintenance, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.

Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:30pm

What You’ll Be Doing

Set up and operate CNC and manual machine tools safely and efficiently

Write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs

Machine precision components using horizontal boring mills, vertical lathes, engine lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses

Perform simple to complex machine setups with minimal supervision

Monitor machine feeds, speeds, and cutting conditions throughout production

Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to produce parts within tolerance

Calculate dimensions and tolerances using shop math and measurement tools

Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machining equipment

Inspect completed work to verify conformance to quality requirements

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of manual machining experience.

Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding technical documentation.

Experience setting up and operating CNC and manual machine tools

Working knowledge of machine tool operation, setup, and maintenance

Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring instruments

Understanding of G-Code and M-Code programming

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications

Nice to Have

Technical or trade school education/certification in machining or a related field

Experience with Fanuc controls

Experience operating O-M vertical turning lathes (VTLs)

Experience with Sip, K&T, Shibaura, or Ikegai milling machines

Manual machining experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing environment with exposure to machining equipment, moving mechanical parts, noise, and industrial hazards

Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and use hands for equipment operation and material handling

Frequently use close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception

Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally push or pull materials using handling equipment up to 500 pounds

Must successfully pass required hearing and vision examinations