CNC Setup Machinist (Mill & Lathe - Multiple Shifts) at RTC Aerospace

Fife, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CNC Setup, Machining, Mill Operation, Lathe Operation, Feeds And Speeds, Tooling, 4-Axis Equipment, 5-Axis Equipment, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Precision Measuring Instruments, Offset Adjustments, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Aerospace Manufacturing, Trigonometry

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

About RTCA: RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals. Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer. At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission! How You’ll Make an Impact The CNC Setup Machinist is responsible for independently setting up and operating CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components. This role requires a strong understanding of feeds, speeds, and tooling to improve operational efficiency and ensure conformance to specifications. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, and Operations, the CNC Setup Operator II contributes to continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity. What you’ll be doing as a Setup Machinist (Mill & Lathe): * Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location. * Set up CNC machines, including loading fixtures, boring jaws, selecting and setting tools, and running programs. * Make offset adjustments and tool changes as required, ensuring optimal machining performance. * Adjust feeds, speeds, and tooling to improve efficiency and prevent non-conforming parts. * Perform and document first article inspections, presenting results to the Quality department. * Verify workpiece conformance using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, etc.). * Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, setup sheets, and written specifications. * Operate multiple machines simultaneously, including 4-axis and 5-axis equipment. * Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot minor issues, and provide tie-in notes to communicate status across shifts. * Maintain high efficiency, quality standards, and low scrap/rework rates. * Perform preventive maintenance on machines and tooling in accordance with schedules. * Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to identify improvements and resolve machining challenges. * Ensure adherence to safety protocols and contribute to a clean, organized work environment. * Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience): * Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operating experience in a manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling for aerospace-grade metals and alloys. * Proficient in blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and trigonometry. * Skilled in setting up and inspecting workpieces with precision measuring instruments. * Experience with 4th and 5th axis machines, capable of running multiple machines simultaneously. * Ability to make accurate offsets and adjustments within ±.002 tolerance. * Mechanically inclined with excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail. * Strong math aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications for basic documentation and reporting. Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience): * Minimum 3 years of CNC setup and operating experience in a manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling for aerospace-grade metals and alloys. * Proficient in blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and trigonometry. * Skilled in setting up and inspecting workpieces with precision measuring instruments. * Experience with 4th and 5th axis machines, capable of running multiple machines simultaneously. * Ability to make accurate offsets and adjustments within ±.002 tolerance. * Mechanically inclined with excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail. * Strong math aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications for basic documentation and reporting. Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: * Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs. * Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment. * Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday. * Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material. * Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Work Environment: A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required. Compensation and Benefits: Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match. The CNC Setup Machinist Compensation range for onsite Washington applicants is $25/hr - $40/hr commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. RTCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTCA’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

The CNC Setup Machinist independently sets up and operates CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components, requiring strong knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tooling to ensure conformance to specifications. Responsibilities include making offset adjustments, performing first article inspections, and operating multiple 4-axis and 5-axis machines simultaneously.