Are you a highly motivated, CNC Lathe Machinist looking to join a team environment that promotes work/life balance and offers competitive pay and competitive benefits? Come join our team!! IMS, Inc. is a leader in the manufacture of commercial spaceflight structural components, specializing in precision machining and manufacturing solutions for the aerospace industry. With current advancements within our facility and the aerospace industry we are looking for highly skilled and motivated Lathe/Programmer candidates to join our dynamic team! We offer Competitive Benefits!! Benefits: Company paid BCBS Health insurance (Family) Company paid BCBS Dental Insurance (Family) Supplemental Insurance $50,000 Group Term Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company Match (4%) Paid Holidays PTO Incentive Bonus We offer Competitive Pay!! Pay Range: $20.00/hr - $30.00/hr (paid weekly) We have great work hours!! First shift: Monday - Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm (OT available) Second shift: Monday - Friday from 3:30pm to 12:00am (OT available) Key Responsibilities: CNC Lathe Setup: Set up and prepare CNC lathe machines for production runs, including loading materials, securing workpieces, and selecting appropriate tooling. Programming: Create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using G-code and CAM software to produce aerospace components in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications. Machining: Operate CNC lathes to machine aerospace parts with precision and accuracy, monitoring the process to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards. Quality Control: Conduct in-process and final inspections of machined parts using measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMM equipment. Verifying the quality and conformance of parts to specifications. Tooling and Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot CNC lathe tools and equipment, performing routine maintenance and tool changes as necessary. Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment and following all safety procedures. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of machine setups, tool changes, and production data. Document any deviations or issues encountered during the machining process. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost savings. Collaborate with engineering and quality control teams to implement improvements. Communication: Relay project timelines and objectives clearly to top management. Relay deviances to top management immediately. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical training or certification in CNC machining is highly desirable. Proven experience as a CNC Lathe Machinist, including the ability to program CNC lathes. Proficiency in CNC programming using G-code and Cam software. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints. Experience with measurement tools and equipment for quality inspection. Detail oriented with a commitment to precision and quality. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Passion for machining highly complex aerospace components using state of the art equipment Knowledge and experience to make programming/machining decisions with minimal supervision Willingness to participate in part production from initial programming to completion Desire to work closely with top management to improve operating environment and machining operations Fluent in G code, GD&T, multi-axis programming/machining, complex inspection methods, fixturing, familiarity with material behavior Willingness to participate in manufacturability reviews Preferred Experience: Mori Seiki Turning 10-20” Diameter thin-walled aluminum and steel rings DMG/Mori multi-axis machining center experience Experience with: Mastercam, Solidworks, Calypso, CMM software Experience with: Fanuc, Mori Seiki (MAPPS) controls Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, individually, and up to 200 pounds with a group. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. EEO Statement: Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a physical or mental disability that is not job-related. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants. ITAR Statement: IMS, Inc. has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 DVR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All employees must also complete any required on-the-job training, continuing education training, and/or safety training. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities Overtime pay Experience: Machining: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Decatur, AL 35603 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Decatur, AL 35603: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person