Magellan Aerospace Limited

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Magellan Aerospace Limited
Locations:

• Queens, New York
• Haverhill, Massachusetts

Shop Type: Aerospace Contract Manufacturer / Production
Industries Served: Aerospace, Aircraft Engines, Defense, Space
Typical Work: Long-term production programs & repeat aerospace components
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Mill-Turn, CNC Grinding
Materials: Aerospace-grade alloys & metals
Certifications: Aerospace quality systems (AS/ISO environments)
Shift Environment: Day shift & 2nd shift operations

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About Magellan Aerospace

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace manufacturing company supporting aircraft and engine manufacturers, as well as defense and space programs worldwide. With more than 80 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, Magellan is known for producing complex, high-precision components where quality and repeatability are non-negotiable.

Across its Queens, NY and Haverhill, MA facilities, Magellan focuses on long-term aerospace programs, disciplined processes, and tight-tolerance machining. This is not job-shop chaos — it’s structured aerospace manufacturing built around consistency, safety, and craftsmanship.

At Magellan, machinists are viewed as skilled professionals who create real value. The company invests heavily in training, process stability, and career development to support long-term success for both employees and customers.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Magellan Aerospace work on:

• Part Types: Precision aerospace components and engine-related hardware
• Production Style: Repeat production & long-term aerospace programs
• Typical Tolerances: ±0.001 down to ±0.00015 depending on process
• Roles Available: CNC Operators, Setup Machinists, Mill-Turn Machinists, CNC Grinders
• Programming & Setup: Established programs with setup responsibility and process ownership
• Materials Machined: Aerospace-grade metals and alloys

Work is process-driven, inspection-focused, and quality-led — exactly what experienced machinists expect in aerospace manufacturing.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (multi-axis platforms)
• CNC Turning
• CNC Mill-Turn
• Precision CNC Grinding
• Production & Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Tight-Tolerance Aerospace Machining

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CNC Equipment

Magellan Aerospace operates modern, production-focused CNC equipment across both facilities.

Multi-Axis & Advanced Machines

• Makino
• Mitsui-Seiki

CNC Mills

• Cincinnati Milacron
• Okuma (including palletized systems)

CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn

• CNC engine lathes
• Mill-turn platforms

Grinding

• CNC grinding equipment for high-precision finishing

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Software, Controls & Inspection

Controls

• Fanuc
• Siemens 840D

Inspection & Metrology

• Bore gauges
• Micrometers & pitch mics
• Indicators
• Surface finish inspection tools
• First-article and in-process inspection systems

Magellan maintains aerospace-grade inspection standards to ensure machinists work in a controlled, repeatable environment.

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Magellan Aerospace operates within strict aerospace quality systems supported by:

• Aerospace-certified manufacturing environments
• Documented processes and work instructions
• In-process, final, and first-article inspection
• Strong emphasis on safety, 6S, and process discipline

This ensures machinists are set up for success with clear expectations and consistent workflows.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Magellan Aerospace

Machinists choose Magellan because of:

• Long-term stability in aerospace manufacturing
• Clean, organized, safety-first shop environments
• Competitive pay with shift differentials
• Strong benefits and retirement programs
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Respect for skilled trades and precision craftsmanship
• A culture built around consistency — not constant firefighting

This is a shop for machinists who want predictable work, tight tolerances, and long-term careers.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Magellan Aerospace is frequently hiring for roles such as:

• CNC Milling Operators
• CNC Lathe / Mill-Turn Machinists
• CNC Grinders
• 2nd Shift Aerospace Machinists

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Magellan Aerospace on hireCNC