AeroTEC, Inc.

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: AeroTEC, Inc.
Location: Moses Lake, Washington
Shop Type: Aerospace Manufacturer / Engineering & Manufacturing Hybrid
Industries Served: Aerospace, Aircraft Development, Flight Test, Sustainable Aviation
Typical Work: Prototype → Experimental → Low-volume production
Machining Capabilities: 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis CNC milling, CNC routing, fabrication
Materials: Aluminum, Steel (Mild, Carbon, Stainless), Titanium, Composites, Fiberglass
Certifications: AS9100D
Shift Environment: Full-time, project-driven schedules (program-based work)

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About AeroTEC

AeroTEC, Inc. is a leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing company supporting customers across aircraft design, testing, instrumentation, certification, manufacturing, modification, and maintenance. With facilities in Seattle, Moses Lake, and Wichita, AeroTEC provides end-to-end aerospace support, from early-stage concept development through certified flight-ready systems.

AeroTEC’s AS9100D-certified Manufacturing Center is located at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center (AFTC) in Moses Lake, WA. This facility supports experimental manufacturing, build-to-print work, and the design and fabrication of specialized tooling, test components, and flight test equipment.

What sets AeroTEC apart is its deep involvement in aircraft electrification and emerging propulsion technologies. Machinists here aren’t just running parts — they’re supporting real flight test programs and next-generation aircraft development.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at AeroTEC work on:

• Part Types: Aerospace tooling, experimental aircraft components, fixtures, models, and test equipment
• Production Style: High-mix, low-volume, project-based manufacturing
• Typical Tolerances: Aerospace-grade tolerances with strong quality oversight
• Programming & Setup: Programmer-run and setup-heavy roles with CNC programming responsibility
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, titanium, steels, composites, fiberglass

This is hands-on aerospace work closely tied to engineering, manufacturing, and flight test teams.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Routing (large-format)
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Prototype & Experimental Machining
• Aerospace Assembly & Sub-Assemblies
• Welding & Fabrication
• Composite Tooling & OOA Composites
• Priming & Painting
• 3D Printing

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines

• OKK VC-X500 – Simultaneous 5-Axis (24″ × 27.5″ × 33.5″)

CNC Mills

• Doosan DNM 5700 – 3 & 4-Axis
• Doosan DNM 750II – 3 & 4-Axis
• Haas VF4SS – High-Speed 3 & 4-Axis
• Haas VF11 – Large-Format 3 & 4-Axis

Routing & Support

• GMR 512 CNC Router – 12′ × 5′ Bed
• Haas TL-2 Toolroom Lathe
• Shop PRS Alpha 120-60-8

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Software & Programming

• CAD/CAM: Siemens NX
• Inspection Software: CMM Manager

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

AeroTEC maintains aerospace-grade quality systems supported by:

• Certification: AS9100D
• Inspection Equipment:
  • CMM (Dukin MHB)
  • FARO Arm 3D Laser Scanner
  • NDT Inspection (Liquid Fluorescent Penetrant, UT Equipment)
  • Granite Surface Plates & Certified Hand Tools
• Processes: First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, flight-test-driven validation

Machinists operate in a structured, process-driven environment with clear quality standards.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at AeroTEC

Machinists at AeroTEC value:

• Real aerospace and flight-test work — not commodity job-shop parts
• Modern CNC machines and advanced materials
• Strong engineering support and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive pay, benefits, and quarterly performance bonuses
• Education reimbursement and long-term skill development
• A culture that balances serious work with a strong team environment

This is a shop for machinists who want their work to fly — literally.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

AeroTEC, Inc. is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machinist III

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