CNC Machinist / Programmer

PSA’s machine shop is growing and looking for talented CNC machinists.

An ISO9001:2015 certified shop, PSA’s scope of work includes low qty runs to assist their automation builds, contract/OEM manufacturing, military R&D, aerospace, etc. The shop has 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, as well as live tooling lathes, allowing us to produce virtually any part.

PSA is currently looking for a skilled CNC machinist / Programmer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret engineering drawings and determine optimal machining methods to meet required part tolerances, fits, and finishes.


• Development of G-Code CNC programs for CNC mills and lathes by utilizing CAM software.


• Defines machining configurations to achieve design, including equipment selection, cutting tool selection, and CNC programming for CNC Operations.


• Programs mills and lathes by entering data (including zero and reference points), setting tool registers, offsets, compensation and conditional switches, calculating requirements, and proving part programs.


• Makes minor &/or major adjustments to machinery to ensure that it is operating accurately, safely and efficiently, while production stays within established quality parameters.


• Create 3D models using Solidworks as needed for use in programming.


• Develop accurate and efficient fixtures for part production on as need basis.


• Create machine tool setup sheets with detailed operator instructions and visual aids.


• Assist operators with initial run machine tool set-up, troubleshooting, and improving programs to maintain productivity.


• Machining experience mills and lathes with live tooling.


• Must be competent in shop math, including algebra and trigonometry.


• Able to read and understand fabrication drawings, assembly diagrams, work orders, quality control documents


• Understands drawing tolerancing, types of press fits, thread classes, GD&T.


• Able to use basic hand tools. Employee must provide their own tools. Project specific/ specialty tools are supplied


• Can read and interpret measurements using dial calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, dial indicators, snap gauges, go nogo gages


• Understands how to drill, tap, ream, burnish, repair threads, etc.


• Open to overtime as needed. Some long days and weekends as required


• Open to additional roles within the organization as needed


• Able to stand for 8-10 hours daily, as needed


• Maintains a neat and efficient workstation