- Salary
- $28 – $40/hr
- Location
- Chandler, AZ
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Sep 6, 2026
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Are you an experienced manual machinist, toolmaker, or machine builder? Do you enjoy working in a prototype and short-run environment where you can solve challenging tooling and machining problems? If so, AeroSpec’s Prototype Machinist role may be a great next step in your career.
About AeroSpec, Inc.
AeroSpec is a global leader in innovative design, engineering, and manufacturing of automated assembly and test equipment. Since 1982, the company has designed more than 1,000 custom production and test systems for the medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive industries. Core competencies include advanced high-speed motion controls, precision component placement, custom metrology systems, machine vision, and robot and laser integration. AeroSpec is ISO 9001 certified and provides CE certifications, UL markings, and FDA medical and pharmaceutical validation. For details about our equipment portfolio and capabilities, visit AeroSpec at www.aerospecinc.com.
Position Overview:
Requirements:
Benefits:
About AeroSpec, Inc.
AeroSpec is a global leader in innovative design, engineering, and manufacturing of automated assembly and test equipment. Since 1982, the company has designed more than 1,000 custom production and test systems for the medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, aerospace, and automotive industries. Core competencies include advanced high-speed motion controls, precision component placement, custom metrology systems, machine vision, and robot and laser integration. AeroSpec is ISO 9001 certified and provides CE certifications, UL markings, and FDA medical and pharmaceutical validation. For details about our equipment portfolio and capabilities, visit AeroSpec at www.aerospecinc.com.
Position Overview:
- Join AeroSpec’s established precision prototype and short-run machine shop team
- Work in a shop with extensive capability in manual machining, CNC machining, welding, and precision sheet metal
- Plan, fabricate, assemble, and fine-tune components, fixtures, tooling, and machine mechanisms
- Support highly automated production and test equipment builds
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to solve machining, tooling, and design-for-manufacturing challenges
- Work full-time, first shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with overtime opportunities
Requirements:
- Minimum of 8 years' experience as a Prototype Machinist or Tool Maker
- Highly skilled with manual machine tools, including manual mills, CNC knee mills, engine and toolroom lathes, surface grinders, and related equipment
- Proficient reading blueprints and interpreting specifications, tolerances, and GD&T
- Able to perform in-process part inspections using manual measurement tools and equipment
- Knowledge of programming and operating CNC toolroom mills a plus
- Capable of solving challenging tooling problems a plus
- Background in sheet metal fabrication a plus
- Experience building highly functional machines and mechanisms a plus
- Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM programs such as AutoCAD/SolidWorks/SurfCam a plus
Benefits:
- Highly competitive wages, dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- Excellent growth and promotion opportunities, including technical and management paths
- Training opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Education reimbursement plan
Skills
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