
CNC Mill Machinist – Aerospace Contract (3, 4 & 5-Axis)
🔎At a Glance
Company: Barnes Aerospace
Location: Warren, MI (on-site)
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour
Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week)
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift
Overtime: Available as needed
Experience Level: Senior-Level (5+ years CNC machining)
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States
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Why This Role Exists
This contract role exists to support ongoing military and commercial aerospace programs requiring precision machining of large, complex components. Barnes Aerospace is seeking experienced CNC machinists who can confidently machine tight-tolerance aerospace parts while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
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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 milling and/or turning machines
- Run multiple machines simultaneously where feasible within machining cells
- Machine large aerospace components ranging from 30” up to approximately 70” in diameter
- Work with hard metals including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel
- Read and interpret customer blueprints, specifications, and internal process sheets
- Read and interpret CNC programs directly at the machine
- Use Fanuc controls, including making offsets as required by the program
- Load parts onto fixtures and safely operate hoists for material handling
- Read tool sheets and set up tooling for production jobs
- Utilize precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and part quality
- Work with right-angle heads as required
- Apply GD&T knowledge to consistently hold tight tolerances (thousandths)
- Support additional tasks as assigned by department leadership
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Machines, Controls & Equipment
You’ll work with equipment such as:
- Machines: 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC machining centers and turning equipment
- Controls: Fanuc
- Inspection Tools: Gauges, swing gauges, calipers, micrometers
- Equipment: Hoists, fixtures, right-angle heads
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Inconel
- Titanium
- Stainless Steel
- Aerospace-grade alloys
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What We’re Looking For
Required
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with multi-axis CNC machining (3, 4, and/or 5-axis)
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace components
- Ability to read and interpret CNC programs at the machine
- Experience using Fanuc controls and making offsets
- Strong math skills and ability to use precision measuring tools
- Ability to safely load and handle large components using hoists
- Ability to stand for extended periods and climb machine platforms as needed
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work overtime as required
Preferred (Not Required)
- Aerospace machining experience
- Experience supporting major aerospace OEMs such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, or Rolls-Royce
- Familiarity with right-angle heads and large-part machining
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
Machinists choose Barnes Aerospace because:
- $45/hr + $150/day per diem (7 days/week)
- Strong total weekly compensation for contract machinists
- Opportunity to work on large, complex aerospace components
- Advanced multi-axis machining equipment
- Stable aerospace production environment with overtime available
- Team-focused culture centered on quality and precision
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Pay, Contract & Schedule
Pay Rate: $45.00/hour
Per Diem: $150/day (7 days per week)
Pay Notes:
- Per diem paid daily
- Strong total compensation package for traveling machinists and contractors
Schedule:
- 1st or 2nd shift availability
- Overtime available as needed
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Years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
Salary range
- From $45 per hour