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Aerotech

Designs precision motion control systems

CNC Programming Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePittsburgh, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • One-year certificate from a college or technical school or apprenticeship program in Machine Shop technology; or three or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CNC programming experience.
  • Knowledge of speeds and feeds for machining all types of metals.
  • Knowledge of metric conversion and ability to work in Metric and English units.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
  • Night-shift candidates must be able to train on the steady day shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, for several weeks.
  • Experience programming Mazak CNC machines in Mazatrol.
  • Strong blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
  • Experience with precision part measurement and inspection tools, including micrometers, electronic gauges, and calipers.
  • Effective electronic communication and general software experience.

Responsibilities

  • Program, set up, and operate Mazak CNC machines in a precision machine shop environment.
  • Produce newly designed parts, including selecting workholding, making part-process decisions, programming from scratch or modifying a similar program, conducting detailed first-part inspections, and writing process documentation.
  • Inspect parts with tight dimensional and form-error tolerances, typically 0.0002–0.0005 inches (5–12 microns), using bore gauges, gauge blocks, granite surface plates, digital and dial indicators, coordinate measuring machines, and other precision measurement tools.
  • Program, edit, set up, and operate pallet changers, robot arms, bar feeders, and other automated load/unload equipment when medium or large batches are required.
  • Select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and accessories, typically to produce small batches of precision-machined parts.
  • Retrieve and edit Mazatrol CNC programs; for new programs, calculate and set controls such as speed, feed, and depth of cut.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience programming Mazak CNC machines in Mazatrol.
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T experience.
  • Experience with precision part measurement and inspection tools, including micrometers, electronic gauges, and calipers.
  • Effective electronic communication and general software experience.

About the Company

Aerotech

Designs precision motion control systems

Aerotech designs and manufactures high-precision motion control and positioning systems for industries ranging from medical devices and semiconductors to aerospace and research. Its products start with precision motion components that are engineered to deliver the highest performance and the lowest total cost of ownership, forming complete motion systems optimized for demanding applications. The company differentiates itself by integrating technically superior components into systems tailored for fast, accurate movement and long-term reliability, with manufacturing based in Pittsburgh and global sales, service, and support through its own subsidiaries in the UK, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and China. Aerotech’s goal is to enable high-throughput, precise motion across markets by providing reliable, end-to-end motion solutions that meet stringent performance needs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1970

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