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NextDeavor Inc. lists this Machinist Technician opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Machinist Technician
Full-time On-site / Ft. Worth, TX Exclusive confidential search — details shared with qualified applicants.
Benefits You'll Love
NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees
Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence
Optional 401k Plan (excludes employer match)
Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment
Become a Key Player as a Machinist Technician
You will set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision aerospace components that meet engineering and quality requirements. You will work onsite on 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:00 AM, Mon–Fri) after completing a required training period on first shift, collaborating with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve processes and meet delivery goals. Your work directly impacts product conformity, throughput, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team
Set up, adjust, and operate multiple CNC lathes/mills to produce parts to blueprint specifications and work instructions
Create, prove out, and edit CNC programs (using I.G.F software and at-machine program editing)
Run multiple machines efficiently, sometimes simultaneously, and improvise tooling as needed
Interpret complex drawings, engineering specs, and GD&T to ensure conformance
Inspect finished parts using precision measuring instruments (gages, calipers, micrometers) and coordinate measuring machines (CMM) as required
Perform routine preventative maintenance and ensure equipment calibration and cleanliness
Troubleshoot machining issues and collaborate with engineering to resolve drawing or process problems
Perform statistical process control (SPC) and contribute to lean/continuous improvement efforts
Train and mentor less experienced team members
Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
5 or more years of CNC lathe machining experience in a high-technology or aerospace manufacturing environment
Ability to set up and run a minimum of five CNC machine types
Experience operating and editing CNC programs at the machine; mill experience is a plus
Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, complex drawings, and GD&T
Experience with precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, gages) and ability to use or be required to use a CMM
Working knowledge of advanced shop mathematics (may include trigonometry)
Ability to perform routine maintenance and follow calibration schedules
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently in a team environment
Able to lift up to 30 lbs
Here's What Else Might Help You Out
Experience with specific machine brands (e.g., Okuma, Mazak, Haas)
Formal CNC machining certifications or training (e.g., NIMS, trade school)
Experience with AS9100 or NADCAP standards or cleanroom environments
Prior experience in aerospace materials (titanium, Inconel, aluminum)
Pay Range
Pay range:
$28 + (Depending on experience)
Ready to Make Your Mark?
This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.
Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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