Barnes Aerospace

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Barnes Aerospace
Locations: Ogden, UT · Warren, MI · East Granby, CT
Shop Type: Aerospace OEM & MRO Manufacturing
Industries Served: Aerospace (Commercial & Military)
Typical Work: Production & long-term programs (with NPI and repair work)
Machining Capabilities:

• 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis CNC Milling
• CNC Turning & Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
• Large-part machining
• Aerospace MRO machining
  Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel, Nickel-based alloys
  Certifications & Compliance: Aerospace quality systems, FAA-regulated MRO environments
  Shift Environment: 1st shift, 2nd shift, and contract-based engineering roles

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About Barnes Aerospace

Barnes Aerospace is a global aerospace manufacturing and MRO organization supporting commercial and military aircraft programs across multiple U.S. locations. With facilities in Ogden, UT, Warren, MI, and East Granby, CT, Barnes Aerospace combines modern CNC technology, disciplined processes, and highly skilled machinists to deliver precision components and repair solutions where quality and reliability are non-negotiable.

The company supports a wide range of aerospace needs — from tight-tolerance milling and turning to large-diameter VTL machining and engine component repair. Barnes Aerospace is known for stable long-term programs, strong engineering support, and a culture built around safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

This is a shop environment built for machinists who want challenging aerospace work, not chaos.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Barnes Aerospace work on:

• Part Types: Rotating aircraft components, large-diameter aerospace parts, precision machined components, MRO repair parts
• Production Style: Long-term aerospace programs with repeat work and structured processes
• Typical Tolerances: ±0.001” and tighter depending on program
• Programming & Setup:
  • Setup machinists and setup-heavy roles
  • Programmer support on the floor
  • Engineering-driven process planning
• Materials Machined: Titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, nickel-based superalloys, aluminum

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis)
• CNC Turning & Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
• Large-part aerospace machining
• Aerospace MRO machining & repair
• NPI and production manufacturing
• Build-to-print aerospace components

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CNC Equipment

Transparency matters — machinists want to know what they’ll actually run.

Vertical Turning & Large-Part Machining

• CNC VTLs for 30”–70” diameter aerospace components

CNC Milling

• Multi-axis CNC milling centers (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)

Turning & Support Equipment

• CNC lathes and manual lathes
• Hoists, cranes, right-angle heads, aerospace fixturing

(Equipment varies by location and program.)

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Software & Programming

• CAM Software: NX CAM
• Controls: Fanuc (primary)
• Programming Style: CAM-driven with manual edits as needed
• Documentation: Routers, operation sheets, inspection forms, OEM repair documentation

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Barnes Aerospace operates in process-driven aerospace environments supported by:

• Aerospace quality systems and regulatory compliance
• First-article inspection, in-process inspection, SPC
• Precision inspection tools: micrometers, calipers, height gages, swing gages, gauges
• FAA-regulated safety-sensitive roles (where applicable)

Machinists work in shops where expectations are clear, processes are documented, and quality matters.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Barnes Aerospace

Machinists stay at Barnes Aerospace because:

• Stable aerospace programs (commercial & military)
• Clean, organized, safety-focused facilities
• Modern CNC equipment and strong engineering support
• Setup-heavy, skill-driven machining work
• Competitive pay with shift differentials for 2nd shift
• Opportunities to grow into advanced machining, VTL, multi-axis, or engineering-adjacent roles
• Long-term career stability — not revolving-door hiring

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Barnes Aerospace is regularly hiring for roles such as:

• CNC Machinist (Milling & Turning)
• CNC VTL Machinist (Large-Part Aerospace)
• CNC Milling Machinist – Multi-Axis
• CNC Laser Operator
• CNC Programming Engineer (Contract / MRO & NPI)

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