# Technician III, CNC Machinist

**Company**: Shield AI
**Location**: Dallas
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $24 - $37 an hour
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/432de5f3-a30f-4bbb-98bd-7ed44b754658
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_da3abfa9-f84

## Description

The CNC Machinist Level 3 is responsible for independently setting up and operating CNC machines to manufacture precision components that meet strict quality and tolerance requirements.

This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, advanced setup capability, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes on the shop floor.

Key responsibilities include performing complex CNC machine setups, reading and interpreting advanced blueprints, selecting appropriate cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for various materials, holding tight tolerances, conducting first-article inspections, and using precision measuring instruments.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of CNC machining experience, proficiency in multi-axis machining, a strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading, and demonstrated ability to perform full machine setups independently.

Preferred qualifications include experience with aerospace, defense, or other high-precision manufacturing environments, quick turnaround prototype machining experience, familiarity in CAM systems, and experience operating with Siemens Controls, Fanuc, and/or DN Solutions controls.

The salary range for this position is $24 - $37 an hour, with pay within range listed plus bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees, and pay within range listed above plus temporary benefits package for temporary employees.

## Skills

### Required
- CNC machining
- multi-axis machining
- GD&T
- blueprint reading
- hand tools
- manual machines
- saws
- drill presses

### Nice to have
- aerospace
- defense
- CAM systems
- Siemens Controls
- Fanuc
- DN Solutions controls