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Overview

Magellan Aerospace is a global aerospace company with over 80 years of experience, providing complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, as well as defense and space agencies. They are seeking an NC Milling Operator to join their manufacturing team in New York, responsible for setting up and operating NC machines for precision machining of aerospace components.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate N/C Milling Machines, including Cincinnati Milacron, Okuma 2 Pallets, Makino, and Mitsui-Seiki.
  • Run two machines simultaneously when cycle times allow.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and N/C instructions.
  • Utilize 840D and Fanuc controls for programming and adjustments.
  • Perform functional tests and inspections on completed work to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • Use measuring tools and inspection gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
  • Maintain accountability for the quality of work and adhere to safety and compliance standards.
  • Input small amounts of data into machines and supervise time clock entries for labor collection.
  • Lift and handle tools as required for machine setup and operations.
  • Work standing for a minimum of 8 hours per shift.
  • Apply basic shop math for calculations and measurements.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines.

Requirements

  • Experience in the setup and operation of all N/C Milling Machines.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Proficiency in using precision measuring tools and inspection gauges.
  • Basic computer skills are a plus.
  • Must be detail-oriented, accountable, and capable of ensuring high-quality work.
  • Technical school diploma or certification in machining is a plus.
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Generous Company Pension Plan
  • Positive work-life balance
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Commitment to professional growth
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)
  • Free parking

Benefits

Competitive salary
Attractive benefits package
Generous Company Pension Plan
Positive work-life balance
Excellent career progression opportunities
Commitment to professional growth
Employee Assistance Program
Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)
Free parking
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How this job compares in Queens, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 30% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across New York, where the middle half runs $26–$40/hr across 133 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 6% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Queens, NY

Queens, NY currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 204 other active welding openings from 143 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Queens, or widen the search to New York.

Magellan Aerospace Limited currently has 1 other opening live in New York, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (15), Randstad USA (6), and AMETEK (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $49/hr, Brooklyn at $33/hr, and Rochester at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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