Job SummaryWe're looking for a
Machinist to join our aerospace shop. You'll be running CNC equipment to make and repair close tolerance aircraft parts in an FAA regulated environment, so quality, safety, and paperwork matter. This isn't hack and go work—parts need to be right, documented, and done by the book.
If you're someone who takes pride in good parts, clean setups, and doing things the right way, you'll fit in well here.
You'll get your daily priorities from the Cell Supervisor or Work Leader and be trusted to handle your work with minimal oversight.
Work That MattersAt Chromalloy Carson City, your work directly supports
aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.
What You'll Be Doing- Set up and run CNC mills, lathes, and grinders
- Make and repair precision aerospace parts using CNC and some manual equipment
- Read blueprints, travelers, and work instructions
- Hold tight tolerances and pay attention to the details
- Change cutting tools and adjust feeds and speeds as needed
- Set up fixtures, tooling, and materials correctly and safely
- Inspect your own work using micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, depth gauges, etc.
- Fill out required inspection and production paperwork (FAA rules apply)
- Perform basic, routine machine maintenance
- Safely run overhead cranes when required
- Keep your area clean, organized, and safe
- Follow all safety, health, and environmental rules—no shortcuts
- Speak up and look for ways to work smarter and more efficiently
- Follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions
- Pitch in with other shop duties as needed
What We're Looking For- CNC machining experience (aerospace or regulated manufacturing is a big plus)
- Comfortable reading blueprints and understanding GD&T
- Solid math skills for measurements and tolerances
- Hands on with inspection tools and standard shop hand tools
- Able to work independently and manage your own setup and quality
- Reliable, detail oriented, and quality driven
- Able to read, write, and communicate clearly in English
- Team focused with a good attitude
- Willing to follow procedures and documentation requirements
- Works with integrity and professionalism—FAA expectations apply
Nice to Have- Manual machining or repair experience
- CNC program editing skills
- Trade school or technical training
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