
CNC Machinist – CNC Mill Setup / Operator – Aerospace (Fanuc / Haas / Okuma) – Day / Swing / Weekend Shifts
CNC Machinist
Full Time
3+ years of experience
$30 - $40 an hour
At a Glance
- Company: MetalTech, Inc.
- Location: Auburn, Washington 98002 (On-site)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Pay Range: $30 – $40 per hour (DOE)
- Shift:
- Day Shift: Mon–Thu 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (OT Fridays as needed)
- Swing Shift: Mon–Thu 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (OT Fridays as needed)
- Weekend Shift: Fri–Sun 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (paid 40 hours)
- Overtime: Available / As needed
- Experience Level: Mid–Senior (3–5+ years CNC machining/setup experience)
- Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (aerospace environment)
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Apply Link: Quick Apply (MetalTech Careers)
Why This Role Exists
MetalTech is expanding its aerospace and precision manufacturing capacity to support growing demand in aerospace, defense, and commercial space programs.
This CNC Mill Set-Up Machinist role is critical to producing high-precision, flight-critical components that require tight tolerances, repeatable setups, and strong machining expertise.
The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC vertical and horizontal mills
- Work from complex aerospace prints and technical drawings
- Write, edit, and run G-code and M-code programs
- Set tool offsets, select tooling, and establish workholding setups
- Perform in-process inspection using precision measurement tools
- Read and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Troubleshoot machining issues and improve setups for efficiency and quality
- Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality inspectors
- Support continuous improvement in machining processes
Machines, Controls & Software
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines:
- 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC vertical mills
- Horizontal machining centers
- Controls:
- Fanuc
- Haas
- Okuma
- Programming & Editing:
- G-code / M-code editing at machine level
- Inspection Tools:
- Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators
- Precision inspection equipment (in-process verification)
Materials You’ll Work With
- Aluminum alloys
- Stainless steel
- Titanium
- Aerospace-grade engineered metals
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 3+ years CNC milling setup experience (aerospace preferred)
- 5+ years CNC machining/operator experience preferred
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding
- Hands-on experience with CNC setups, tooling, and offsets
- Experience with 3/4/5-axis CNC milling
- Ability to inspect parts and maintain quality standards
- Strong ownership mindset and accountability
Preferred:
- Aerospace machining experience
- Fanuc, Haas, or Okuma control experience
- G-code programming and editing experience
- Multi-axis machining exposure (4/5-axis)
- Leadership or mentoring mindset
Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose MetalTech because:
- Aerospace-grade, high-precision machining environment
- Clean, organized, and well-equipped machine shop
- Modern CNC equipment and tooling systems
- Stable full-time work with consistent demand
- Opportunity to work on complex, meaningful aerospace components
- Growth opportunities into senior setup, programming, or leadership roles
- Respect for skilled machinists and craftsmanship
Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $30 – $40/hour (DOE)
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match (3% + additional matching options)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Overtime availability
- Structured full-time employment (40–50 hrs/week)
Schedule:
- Day Shift: Mon–Thu 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Swing Shift: Mon–Thu 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
- Weekend Shift: Fri–Sun 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (paid 40 hours)
- Overtime: Fridays as needed
Apply
Interested CNC machinists can apply directly:
👉 Quick Apply at MetalTech, Inc.
Fields of study
- CNC
Years of experience
- 3+ years of experience
Salary range
- $30 - $40 an hour
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- 3 axis vertical mill
- 4 axis vertical mill
- 5 axis vertical mill
- 3 axis horizontal mill
- 4 axis horizontal mill
- 5 axis horizontal mill
CNC Controls Experience
- Fanuc
- Haas
- Okuma
Machine Type Programming Experience
- 3 Axis Milling / Router
- 4/5 Axis Milling / Router