CNC Machinist - Day Shift

Join our aerodef manufacturing team

Make the precision parts and components that make America the world’s leader in aerospace and defense technologies. If you’re passionate about “made in the USA” and our country’s mighty aerospace and defense sector, you just might be the CNC Machinist we’re looking for. We’re seeking disciplined and motivated recruits who want to learn, improve, and be part of a collaborative team.

You and Tuscaloosa

We’re located just outside historic Tuscaloosa, Alabama, home of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Founded in the ’70s as Smith's Machine, we are now part of the largest and fastest growing precision manufacturing companies in the United States with multiple locations across the country. You’ll work in high-tech, climate-controlled manufacturing facilities featuring cutting-edge technology that enables us to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. You’ll operate the latest and greatest high-speed CNC machining equipment and technologies to create intricate, tight-tolerance parts and components.

Make parts that make a difference

We precision machine complex, difficult-to-manufacture components for the biggest, most-well-known original equipment manufacturers in aerospace and defense. From advanced remote operating weapons systems to the most sophisticated fighter jets on the planet, we support the mission-critical needs of our customers. In this role, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines to manufacture precision components. 

Perks and benefits 

All this—and more—could be yours.

• Health/Dental/Vision/Medical benefits starting day 1 of employment
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Relocation Assistance
• Teamwear & Boot Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Your day looks like this

Here’s what you’ll be asked to do as a CNC machinist.

• Engage in and initiate continuous improvement activities 
• Complete change-over activities (machine prep from previous job set-up to new job set-up) 
• Complete manufacturing of first part per process instruction 
• Review supplied raw material for dimensions, quantity, defects, and required heat lot/certification numbers 

• Manufacture parts to required quantity 
• Document manufactured quantities using ERP system 
• Inspect and document parts according to in-process inspection sheet requirements 
• Troubleshoot parts when issues occur 
• Work with the engineers to improve machining processes 

• Stabilize machining processes to turn over to operator for production run 
• Train operators as needed on job-related items 
• Sign off work order using ERP system 
• Print a physical document (i.e. router) when required 
• Provide tote, documents, and parts to next process step 

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition
• Follow prescribed safety procedures 
• Document completion of all required processes in ERP system 
• Provide end-of-shift report detailing activities of the shift 

Are we aligned?

Do you have the right stuff?

If this is you, we might be a perfect match:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty in an exemplary manner. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or experience:  

• High school diploma or GED  
• 5 years’ experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines 
• Ability to read technical drawings 
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience using measuring tools and gages 

• Experience with Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls preferred 
• Experience with Deckel Maho Gildemeister (DMG) machines preferred 

Computer skills  

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) 
• Experience with ERP system 

Physical demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is routinely required to stand, walk, and sit
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus 
• Employee may occasionally be required to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds 

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate