CNC Machinist

🔎At a Glance

Company: Boeing (Spirit AeroSystems – Wichita Operations)
Location: Wichita, KS (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Union Shop (IAM)
Pay Range: $23.74 – $39.04 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Overtime: Yes – weekdays & weekends
Experience Level: 1–12+ years (junior to senior machinists encouraged)
Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required
Relocation: Yes – $4K–$10K lump sum (first 10 hires approved)
Apply Through: hireCNC

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Why This Role Exists

Boeing is expanding production capacity at its Wichita, Kansas aerospace manufacturing facility following the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems. This role supports commercial aircraft and defense programs, producing tight-tolerance aerostructures that are critical to flight safety and performance.

Boeing is actively hiring 20–30 CNC Machinists to support stable, long-term aerospace production.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC machines
• Run production aerospace parts to tight tolerances
• Perform in-process and first-article inspections at the machine
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T
• Select tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding
• Operate multiple machines when required
• Perform routine TPM / basic machine maintenance
• Document and report non-conforming material (MRB process)
• Cross-train in inspection and become SIA qualified
• Support production flow and assist less-experienced machinists

Programming is NOT required.
Setup experience is strongly preferred, but Boeing will train machinists who are ready to advance.

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Machines, Controls & Technology

You’ll work with modern, multi-axis CNC equipment including:

Machines

• Mazak
• Haas
• Makino
• McGinty
• Okuma Mills
• 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centers

Controls

• Mazatrol
• Fanuc
• Haas
• Okuma OSP

Inspection

• Calipers, micrometers, bore gages, indicators
• In-process and first-article inspection at the machine

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Aluminum
• Aerospace alloys
• Structural aircraft materials

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• 1+ years of CNC machining experience
• Hands-on experience running 3-axis AND multi-axis (4/5-axis) CNC machines
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect parts
• Comfortable performing setups, offsets, and quality checks
• Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented
• Willing to work 2nd shift

Preferred (Not Required)

• Aerospace or defense machining experience
• Experience with Mazak, Haas, Makino, or Okuma
• Previous employment at aerospace suppliers (Textron, LMI Aero, Lee Aerospace, Perfecta, etc.)

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay (Hourly – DOE)

• 1 yr: $23.74
• 5 yrs: $26.97
• 8 yrs: $30.53
• 10 yrs: $32.56
• 12+ yrs: up to $39.04

Benefits

• AETNA Medical, Dental & Vision
• IAM National 401(k)
• Union protections & wage progression
• Paid vacation & time off (details provided during offer)
• Overtime opportunities

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Relocation Assistance

• $4,000 – $10,000 lump sum
• Paid 60–90 days after start
• 12- or 24-month commitment agreement
• Approved for the first 10 hires (additional approvals possible)

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Kansas Aviation Tax Credit

Eligible machinists may receive a $5,000 State of Kansas Aviation Tax Credit per year, for up to five years, subject to eligibility.

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Why Machinists Choose Boeing (Wichita)

• One of the most stable aerospace employers in the world
• Union shop with strong benefits and job security
• State-of-the-art CNC machining environment
• Willingness to train and promote from within
• Long-term career paths in aerospace manufacturing

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Apply

Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.

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