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Aerospace 5‑Axis CNC Mill Setup TechnicianNortheast Tool & Mfg • Matthews, NC, US
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Aerospace 5‑Axis CNC Mill Setup Technician

Aerospace 5‑Axis CNC Mill Setup Technician

Northeast Tool & Mfg • Matthews, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Aerospace 5‑Axis CNC Mill Setup TechnicianBuild a career where precision is the culture

At Northeast Tool & Manufacturing in Matthews, NC (just outside Charlotte), we’re an award‑winning, employee‑centric team. We invest in your growth with structured roles, development plans, and benefits in the top 15% nationwide. When our people grow, we grow.

Why join us

  • Competitive pay with a clear progression path
  • Relocation assistance for top talent
  • 9 paid holidays (including your birthday)
  • 4% 401(k) match through Fidelity (Roth and Traditional)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist on staff
  • Family, team‑focused environment with meaningful work

The role at a glance

  • Setup and run simultaneous 5‑axis CNC mills (DMG MORI with Siemens 840D) to produce complex aerospace components to tight tolerances using blueprints and models.
  • Interpret / adjust G‑code; follow Engineering’s control and manufacturing plans for repeatable results.
  • Set speeds / feeds; align fixtures and tooling; perform 3D quickset and probing; verify on‑screen values against print sheets.
  • Execute first‑article inspections, document critical dimensions, and meet Quality inspection requirements.
  • Maintain 5S and total preventive maintenance standards; keep the area clean and audit‑ready.
  • Load / unload materials; calculate complex angles / features; use precision digital metrology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum qualifications

  • 5+ years precision CNC milling with complex parts; multi‑axis required, simultaneous 5‑axis strongly preferred; DMG MORI experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to hold ~0.0002"–0.0005" tolerances (and tighter as needed).
  • Blueprint literacy and skill with digital measuring instruments.
  • Siemens 840D experience strongly preferred.
  • Shop math and GD&T familiarity; basic computer skills.
  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • Preferred

  • Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent higher education; or equivalent experience.
  • Precision machine shop background with CNC mills / lathes.
  • AS9100 work environment experience (strongly preferred).
  • Track record meeting customer surface finish requirements.
  • Compensation

  • Pay is commensurate with experience and tied to our job progression / job hierarchy.
  • Starting pay range : $28–$36 per hour, dependent on experience.
  • Early‑career pathway (apply even if you’re close)

    We also hire CNC Operators for 2nd and 3rd shift (with shift differentials). Operator pay follows a separate scale, starting at $20 / hour base and increasing as skills advance toward machinist levels. It’s a strong gateway to a machinist role.

    Core proficiencies

  • GD&T
  • CNC Tooling
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
  • High School / GED
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • AS9100 Experience
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment & tech you’ll work with

  • CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (DMG Mori Seiki)
  • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas)
  • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki)
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • Horizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)
  • Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
  • Forklifts
  • Location perks

    Our Matthews, NC site is minutes from Charlotte and within a weekend’s reach of beaches and mountains—great living, great machining.

    Ready to work where craftsmanship is celebrated? Apply today.

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