CNC 5‑Axis Setup Machinist — Aerospace & Power Generation

Be the precision behind mission‑critical machinery

Pioneer Motor Bearing Company is a fourth‑generation family business helping keep our military mission‑ready and the nation’s power grid dependable. Through our Pioneer operations and our PMB Machine Works division, we engineer, manufacture, and repair fluid film bearings, seals, and high‑precision components for defense and aerospace.

We thrive in a fast‑paced service environment where communication and teamwork are everything. We hire for character, capability, and a growth mindset—and we invest in people who want to keep getting better.

A day in the life

• Review route sheets, blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions; plan setups and select the right tooling, including right‑angle heads when needed.
• Set tooling and offsets to produce and repair complex parts for fluid film bearings, seals, and aerospace / defense components on 5‑axis CNC mills and multi‑axis lathes.
• Run first‑article and production parts; perform in‑process checks with precision instruments (dial calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to hold tight tolerances.
• Apply math and geometry to solve setup and machining challenges; make on‑the‑fly program edits and document corrections in the control.
• Analyze tooling and workholding strategies; recommend improvements that enhance quality, reduce cycle time, and boost efficiency.
• Escalate quality, delivery, or customer‑impact issues promptly and propose solutions.
• Rig safely : load and unload heavy parts using overhead cranes, following best‑practice rigging techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while meeting quality and throughput goals.

What you bring

Additional requirements

Physical requirements

Proficiencies we value

Equipment you’ll run

Industry‑leading pay and benefits

Ready to raise the bar?

We’re not looking for just anyone—we’re looking for the best. If you’re a skilled 5‑axis setup machinist who takes pride in craftsmanship and wants to join a team that values your work, let’s talk. If you’re not there yet, we’ll be here when you are. Apply today.