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  CNC Setup Machinist - Mills & Lathes (Aerospace / Defense)  

  GMD Industries LLC

  Permanent - Dayton

  Posted: 27/02/2026

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  At a Glance Company: GMD Industries, LLCLocation: Dayton, Ohio (On-Si... Read More

  At a Glance

  Company: GMD Industries, LLC
  Location: Dayton, Ohio (On-Site)
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour (based on experience)
  Shift: Day Shift (Exact hours to be confirmed)
  Overtime: Available as needed
  Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5-10 years)
  Work Authorization: Must qualify under ITAR regulations (U.S. Person status required)

  Why This Role Exists

  GMD Industries continues to support growing aerospace, defense, and high-precision manufacturing programs. This CNC Setup Machinist role exists to ensure machines are properly prepared, optimized, and validated before production begins - reducing scrap, improving cycle times, and protecting on-time delivery performance.

  In this AS9100D-certified, ITAR-registered environment, precision and process discipline are critical. This role plays a direct part in maintaining GMD's 95%+ on-time delivery record and preferred supplier status.

  The Work You'll Be Doing

  In this role, you will:

  Set up and prepare CNC mills and lathes for aerospace and defense components Load, edit, and optimize CNC programs at the machine Select tooling, set offsets, and validate workholding Perform first-article and in-process inspections Adjust feeds, speeds, and offsets to maintain tolerance and surface finish Troubleshoot machining issues to reduce scrap and downtime Support continuous improvement initiatives Work within AS9100 quality procedures and documentation systems Handle export-controlled technical data in compliance with ITAR/EAR

  This is a true setup-level role - not button pushing.

  Machines, Controls & Software

  You may work with:

  Machines:

  CNC Mills (3, 4, and 5-Axis) CNC Lathes with Live Tooling & Mill-Turn Capability Swiss-Type CNC Machines Multi-Spindle Screw Machines (Davenport, Acme, Euroturn) Rotary Transfer Machines (Hydromat)

  Software:

  Mastercam (latest version) CAM Assist (AI-enhanced toolpath optimization)

  Inspection Tools:

  Calipers Micrometers Indicators Bore gauges Additional precision measuring tools

  Materials You'll Work With

  Aluminum Alloy & Carbon Steels Stainless Steel Aerospace-grade materials Defense-related components

  What We're Looking For

  Required:

  5+ years of CNC machining experience Proven CNC setup experience on mills and/or lathes Ability to read and interpret blueprints & GD&T Strong understanding of tooling selection and offsets Experience performing first-article inspections Comfortable working in regulated aerospace/defense environments ITAR-qualified (U.S. Person status required)

  Preferred:

  Multi-axis machining experience Exposure to Swiss or multi-spindle machining Experience in AS9100 environments Mastercam familiarity

  Why Machinists Like Working Here

  Machinists choose GMD Industries because:

  AS9100D & ISO 9001:2015 certified shop ITAR registered - serious aerospace & defense work HUBZone certified organization Wide range of equipment: 5-axis, Swiss, multi-spindle, Hydromat Established company (since 1981) with stable workload High-volume production + precision machining under one roof Strong on-time delivery performance

  This is a disciplined, professional shop environment - not a chaotic job shop.

  Pay, Benefits & Schedule

  Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour (DOE)

  Benefits May Include:

  Medical, dental, vision 401(k) Paid time off Paid holidays Stable full-time employment

  Schedule: Day Shift (Hours to be confirmed)
  Overtime: Available based on production needs

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