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CNC Setup Machinist- 2nd shift

Primus Aerospace
Reisterstown, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2025

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts, machined out of standard and exotic metals. Working at Primus will afford you the opportunity to work with machines from Haas, DMU Mori, Mazak, Pacer, Mori-Seki, and Okuma.


2nd shift (M-F 3:30pm - 2:30am),  Flexible full-time 40 hours per week OR part-time (24 – 30 hours per week)  


Job Purpose:

The CNC Set Up Machinist supports manufacturing operations according to the company’s Quality System and ensures compliance to customer requirements and specifications.


CNC Set Up Machinist Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Setting up CNC Mills and/or Lathes
  • Confirms proper router and drawing to correct revision
  • Reviews the program specifications to determine the sequence of set-up operations and dimensions of finished product
  • Establishes a strong and reliable set-up for operators to follow, as well as fills out the proper instructions for the operator to follow
  • Verify/meet expected cycle times and production expectations daily
  • Keep scrap to 2% minimum
  • Validate part quality through IPIC chart completion and verification
  • Ensure tooling / back-up tooling is adequate
  • Organization/cleanliness of work areas including support of a 5S program
  • Work in close collaboration with our programming and operations teams
  • Support a culture of employee engagement, team success, accountability and buy-in of company objectives



Requirements

  • Ability to set up CNC Mills and/or Lathes. Capability to set up both types is preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a CNC set-up machinist.
  • 3-axis Mastercam programming experience a plus
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, print reading, and mathematics
  • Must have tools, indicators, micrometers, calipers, deburring tools, etc.
  • Being a team player is essential to achieve success in this position.
  • Ability to obtain secret security clearance highly desirable



We offer comprehensive benefits for fulltime employees including:

  • PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-term disability insurance
  • 401K match
  • Long and short-term incentive plans
  • Benefits start 1st of the month after date of hire



IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.


At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals. 


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