Aerospace 5‑Axis CNC Mill Setup TechnicianBuild a career where precision is the culture
At Northeast Tool & Manufacturing in Matthews, NC (just outside Charlotte), we’re an award‑winning, employee‑centric team. We invest in your growth with structured roles, development plans, and benefits in the top 15% nationwide. When our people grow, we grow.
Why join us
- Competitive pay with a clear progression path
- Relocation assistance for top talent
- 9 paid holidays (including your birthday)
- 4% 401(k) match through Fidelity (Roth and Traditional)
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist on staff
- Family, team‑focused environment with meaningful work
The role at a glance
Setup and run simultaneous 5‑axis CNC mills (DMG MORI with Siemens 840D) to produce complex aerospace components to tight tolerances using blueprints and models.Interpret / adjust G‑code; follow Engineering’s control and manufacturing plans for repeatable results.Set speeds / feeds; align fixtures and tooling; perform 3D quickset and probing; verify on‑screen values against print sheets.Execute first‑article inspections, document critical dimensions, and meet Quality inspection requirements.Maintain 5S and total preventive maintenance standards; keep the area clean and audit‑ready.Load / unload materials; calculate complex angles / features; use precision digital metrology.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum qualifications
5+ years precision CNC milling with complex parts; multi‑axis required, simultaneous 5‑axis strongly preferred; DMG MORI experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to hold ~0.0002"–0.0005" tolerances (and tighter as needed).Blueprint literacy and skill with digital measuring instruments.Siemens 840D experience strongly preferred.Shop math and GD&T familiarity; basic computer skills.High School Diploma / GED.Preferred
Associate’s degree or two years of equivalent higher education; or equivalent experience.Precision machine shop background with CNC mills / lathes.AS9100 work environment experience (strongly preferred).Track record meeting customer surface finish requirements.Compensation
Pay is commensurate with experience and tied to our job progression / job hierarchy.Starting pay range : $28–$36 per hour, dependent on experience.Early‑career pathway (apply even if you’re close)
We also hire CNC Operators for 2nd and 3rd shift (with shift differentials). Operator pay follows a separate scale, starting at $20 / hour base and increasing as skills advance toward machinist levels. It’s a strong gateway to a machinist role.
Core proficiencies
GD&TCNC ToolingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)OSHA 10‑Hour Certification (OSHA 10)High School / GEDExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentAS9100 ExperienceBlueprint ReadingEquipment & tech you’ll work with
CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (DMG Mori Seiki)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Haas)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Okuma, DMG Mori Seiki)Calipers and MicrometersHorizontal Machining Center (3–4 axis)Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)ForkliftsLocation perks
Our Matthews, NC site is minutes from Charlotte and within a weekend’s reach of beaches and mountains—great living, great machining.
Ready to work where craftsmanship is celebrated? Apply today.