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Machinist III - 2nd/3rd Shift

Buffalo, NY💼 Full-time💰 $32–$32🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manufacturing intricate, high-tolerance components for flight-critical systems in military aircraft programs using precision machining and CNC programming.

Role type

Machinist III (hands-on IC)

Builds

Complex parts, fixtures, tooling, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for fighter, cargo, bomber, tanker, and rotorcraft platforms.

Domain

Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Precision machining operations, CNC programming, G & M Codes, fixturing and layout, quality inspection, reading technical work instructions, basic math

Preferred skills

CAD/CAM experience

Technologies

CAM systems, CNC machines

Responsibilities

Perform precision machining operations and CNC programming; plan, fixture, and layout jobs; hold tight tolerances (.0001-.0002); inspect and ensure quality of work; collaborate with design draftsmen and manufacturing engineers to solve issues; make technical decisions on fixturing, tooling, set-up, and inspection methods.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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