Senior CNC Machinist - Aerospace experience preferred - $35-40/hr)

As a Senior CNC Machinist at Fulton River Partners, your primary responsibilities will include performing complex machine setups on both horizontal and vertical mills, working with various materials, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability. You'll be responsible for developing dies for our stamping shop and ensuring production goals are met through effective communication and teamwork.

Candidates for the Senior CNC Machinist position at Fulton River Partners are expected to have a minimum of five years of CNC machining experience and a solid understanding of setup and operation of CNC machines. Proficiency in CAD/CAM programming, especially with Solidworks, along with strong technical expertise in fixture and tool design is crucial. Additionally, experience in the aerospace sector is a plus, but not necessary.

While aerospace experience is preferred for the Senior CNC Machinist role at Fulton River Partners, it is not a strict requirement. We value diverse backgrounds and are open to hiring skilled machinists from various fields who possess strong technical expertise and a willingness to learn about aerospace applications.

As a Senior CNC Machinist at Fulton River Partners, you can expect a competitive salary range of $35-$40 per hour. With additional overtime opportunities, your overall earnings can increase significantly, making this role financially rewarding in addition to being professionally fulfilling.

Fulton River Partners fosters a unique work culture that values both experienced and junior CNC Machinists. We operate in a fast-paced yet enjoyable environment where collaboration and open communication are prioritized. This supportive culture empowers employees to learn, grow, and contribute to the team’s success in meaningful ways.

When answering this question, be specific about your hands-on experiences, types of components you've worked with, and any challenges you've faced that showcased your problem-solving skills in 5-axis machining.

Discuss your step-by-step process for complex setups, emphasizing your attention to detail and how you ensure precision and efficiency. Mention any specific methods or tools you utilize during this process.

Explain your understanding of GD&T principles and how you apply them in your machining operations to improve manufacturing accuracy. Providing examples will add depth to your answer.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in your work, sharing specific instances when your input has positively influenced design decisions or resolved production issues.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks, or delegating duties when appropriate, to ensure efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality.

Mention the specific CAD/CAM software you’ve used, emphasizing your proficiency in Solidworks, and any other relevant tools that support programming and machine operation.

Share your approach to quality control, including any metrics you use to verify accuracy, along with real-life examples where you prevented defects or issues in production.

Describe your problem-solving techniques, focusing on analytical thinking and experience. Providing examples of past troubleshooting situations can illustrate your capability.

Talk about your collaborative experiences with both machinists and non-machinists and how teamwork contributed to achieving production goals effectively.

When answering this, connect your skills and values to the company culture, expressing enthusiasm for their family-owned approach and how it aligns with your career aspirations.