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CNC Machinist

Kemco Aerospace Engineering
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

CNC Machinist

St. Louis, MO

Full-time, on-site

Hourly/Non-exempt

Description

Kemco Aerospace is a manufacturing organization working closely with large aircraft and weapon systems OEMs, such as Boeing Defense, RTX/Collins Aerospace, Bell, Northrop Grumman and several others to deliver complex design-to-build and build-to print assemblies. Kemco Aerospace provides these assemblies in support of in-service platforms, such as: H-47, V-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, F-18, KC-135, E-2, and weapon systems such as Harpoon and SLAM-ER. Kemco Aerospace is part of the Crestview Aerospace family which is comprised of two (2) manufacturing sites, with operations in St. Louis, Missouri and Crestview, FL, and employs approximately 350 professionals.

Kemco is seeking highly skilled team members to support the manufacturing operations. Our facility is open 7 days a week and utilizes 4 shifts to maximize production across the full week.

Shift premiums are offered on 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts. Seeking applicants for ALL shifts.

  • 1st shift - Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • 2nd shift - Monday-Friday 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and pays 10% shift premium
  • 3rd shift - Monday - Thursday 10 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. (4 ten-hour shifts) and pays15% premium over base rate for this shift
  • 4th shift – Saturday & Sunday 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and one 8-hour shift during week (total 32 hours/week) and pays 25% over base rate.

Please note that the following duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job:

  • Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing setting up and operating CNC machining 3/4/5 axis mills is preferred
  • Trade or technical school degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints and written directives
  • Experience inspecting/auditing machine setups and inspection reports
  • Experience inspecting work produced, including 1st piece inspection, using micrometers, bore gauges, calipers
  • Must be able to work safely following all rules and requirements
  • Willingness to continuously improve quality and productivity
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced work environment
  • Positive team-oriented attitude with consistent attendance and punctuality

This is your opportunity to join a fast-growing organization that has been in the aerospace industry for over 50 years. Our climate-controlled facility is conveniently located near the I-44/I-270 exchange. Kemco will offer an excellent compensation and benefits package which will include the ability to elect medical, dental, and vision coverage. The package also includes paid holidays, vacation, HSA and 401k plan.

Qualified applicant must pass drug & background check for consideration.

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

Kemco Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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