CNC Machinist III - 3/4/5-Axis Lathe Machinist (Second Shift | Aerospace & Defense)

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $40 – $54 per hour + shift differential + OT at 1.5xSign-On Bonus: $5,000

Shift: Second ShiftShift Differential: 15% premium over base rate

Overtime: Time and a half over 40 hours Person required (ITAR / Security Clearance eligible role) Barber-Nichols is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions supporting the aerospace, defense, cryogenics, and energy industries This role exists to support increasing demand for high-precision CNC machining of mission-critical components used in advanced systems such as NASA deep-space missions and U.Navy defense programs. At BN, machinists are essential contributors to technology that powers space exploration, national defense, and advanced engineering innovation Set up and operate manual machines in support of CNC machining operations

• Set up and operate 2-axis CNC horizontal machines and VTL lathes
• Set up and operate 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC lathes and machining systems
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing instructions
• Stage, organize, and move materials to support production flow
• Perform precision setups and maintain consistent part quality
• Support both prototype and production machining environments
• Work closely with engineering, programming, and quality teams
• Ensure safety, accuracy, and first-time quality across all operationsCNC lathes, including the Mori Seiki SL-303 and Mazak QT-400 (2-axis, multi-axis, and advanced configurations)
• Horizontal CNC machining centers
• 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC lathe systems
• Manual machining equipment for support operations
• Precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators)
• Aerospace-grade machining environment (ISO / AS9100 standards)8+ years of CNC machining experience in a job shop / prototype / aerospace manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in setup and operation of CNC lathes and/or mills
• Experience with manual machining in support of CNC operations
• Aerospace, defense, or turbomachinery manufacturing background
• Strong quality-driven mindset with attention to precision Why Machinists Like Working Here Machinists choose Barber-Nichols because:
• You work on world-class aerospace and defense programs
• Challenging machining work — not repetitive production runs
• 15% shift differential (second shift)
• Time and a half for overtime (over 40 hours)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus 80% employer-paid medical insurance premiums
• Employee stock purchase discount (NYSE: GHM)
• Paid holidays + floating holiday + volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement from day one
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Important Requirements (ITAR / Security Clearance) Security Clearance Citizens, or
• Lawful Permanent Residents, or
• All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Apply today to join Barber-Nichols and contribute to advanced turbomachinery systems that power space exploration, defense, and next-generation energy technologies