CNC Machinist Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

The Manufacturing Team at Hermeus are the boots on the ground. We have a vast array of experiences ranging from welding, additive, tube bending, machining, integration, and avionics. We are a lean team who are responsible for building a vehicle that will fly. We provide crucial design feedback to our engineering team and can rapidly iterate on design and assembly.

As a CNC Machinist, you’llbe responsible foroperating and setting up CNC equipment for precision manufacturing, along with a strong knowledge of machine maintenance and troubleshooting. This role is crucial to ensuring high-quality production output, minimal downtime, and adherence to strict aerospace / manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities :

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC mills, lathes, or multi-axis machining centers (Okuma, Haas, Doosan, etc.).
• Load and secure materials, verify part programs, and inspect first-piece setups.
• Perform tool offsets, work offsets, and minor program edits as needed to ensure part conformity.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, bore gages).
• Maintain strict adherence to engineering drawings, tolerances, and quality standards
• Document inspection results and communicate deviations promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, coolant checks, and filter changes.
• Troubleshoot common machine alarms, tool breakages, and spindle / load issues.
• Follow all company safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Suggest process or tooling improvements to increase efficiency and part quality.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Skills and Experience :

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.