Machinist 1st shift
chromalloy
Location: San Antonio, TX 78226, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Aerospace/Defense
Occupational Category: 51-4041.00 – Production
Posted: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Valid Through: Friday, 25 September 2026
Job Description
chromalloy is hiring a Machinist 1st shift in San Antonio, TX. This is a full-time position, requiring a high school, and paying $20.12–$36.85/hour.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment used in the repair and manufacturing of critical aerospace components. In this role, you will machine precision parts, perform equipment maintenance, and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
Work That Matters
At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact—every day.
Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 6: 45am-3: 30pm
What You’ll Be Doing
- Set up and operate CNC and manual machine tools safely and efficiently
- Write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs
- Machine precision components using horizontal boring mills, vertical lathes, engine lathes, mills, grinders, and drill presses
- Perform simple to complex machine setups with minimal supervision
- Monitor machine feeds, speeds, and cutting conditions throughout production
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to produce parts within tolerance
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using shop math and measurement tools
- Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machining equipment
- Inspect completed work to verify conformance to quality requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of manual machining experience.
- Ability to clearly communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding technical documentation.
- Experience setting up and operating CNC and manual machine tools
- Working knowledge of machine tool operation, setup, and maintenance
- Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring instruments
- Understanding of G-Code and M-Code programming
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications
Nice to Have
- Technical or trade school education/certification in machining or a related field
- Experience with Fanuc controls
- Experience operating O-M vertical turning lathes (VTLs)
- Experience with Sip, K& T, Shibaura, or Ikegai milling machines
- Manual machining experience
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to machining equipment, moving mechanical parts, noise, and industrial hazards
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and use hands for equipment operation and material handling
- Frequently use close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception
- Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally push or pull materials using handling equipment up to 500 pounds
- Must successfully pass required hearing and vision examinations
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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