This position is scheduled to work the E-shift - Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6AM - 6PM - *Sign-On Bonus*

With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for a Machinist III.
Purpose and Scope:This position supports operational excellence in the machining processes to drive productivity, quality and continuous improvement. We expect this individual to be a leader who collaborates with the Sargent team to exceed organizational goals.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Knowledgeable of safety standards for equipment and demonstrate safe behaviors at all times.
Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.
Complete required equipment maintenance checks
Knowledgeable of and adheres to company quality standards.
Performs operations per specifications on drawing/print and documented procedures.
Must work well with others in a team environment.
Monitor operations and quickly troubleshoot non-conformances as they occur.
Produce and inspect parts at rate.
Deburr parts using machines such as milling, drilling, grinding and other machines as needed.
Perform SPC
Perform and record first piece inspection and fill out in-process inspection sheets.
Assist others with machining problems.
Provide continuous improvement ideas/solutions. Participates in evaluation and implementation of improvement if appropriate.
Train others as directed.
Provide direction and assist others with machining practices and issues.
Set up proven and unproven jobs on CNC equipment, make approved adjustments, edit programs, set tooling requirements to turnover jobs to level I & II machinists if required.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Minimum of 5 years machining experience.
Experience running CNC Lathe and CNC Mill.


High School diploma or GED required.
Must be able to read and write English.


Application of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics.
Experience in reading, interpreting technical drawings, routers, work instructions and specifications.
Able to create plan on how to machine based on information.
Advanced measurement skills for inspection, including GD&T, use of CMM, and optical comparator.
Knowledge of cutting tool capabilities (speeds/feeds, types, insert grades, etc. based on material and size).
Must be proficient in G & M codes, creating and editing CNC programs on lathes and mills, and setting up complex parts.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and multi-tasking abilities.
Train Level I and II machinists as directed.
Monitor operations and quickly react and troubleshoot non-conforming operations as they occur.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to bend, squat, sit, stand, walk, and handle objects. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull and reach above shoulder level. The employee must be able to carry/lift up to 40 pounds and be able to rotate item being handled.
Work on feet for entire shift.
Manual dexterity and the ability to carry out complex, repetitive tasks quickly and methodically.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).
Working knowledge of CNC machine code and ability to change off sets.
Must be able to set up proven jobs in established time.
Must hold a Sargent Designated Quality Inspection (DQI) authority or have the prerequisite skills (drawing comprehension, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and inspection methodology) to become qualified within 6 months of hire.
Experience designing and creating tooling based on part geometry.
Experience with spherical surfaces and threads and able to make machine adjustments to ensure parts meet specification.
Some conventional machining experience.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

College Course work preferred.
Master Cam preferred.
Preferred ability to set up and operate conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts.
Experience machining titanium and thin-walled aluminum parts.


Founded in 1919, RBC Bearings (Nasdaq: ROLL) has a long, successful history of quality craftsmanship and innovation in highly technical bearing products that require sophisticated design solutions and manufacturing capabilities for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense applications around the world. In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.
Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land-based vehicles.
At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.
Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.


Company Benefits Include:

Competitive Compensation
Bonus platforms
Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
401k Savings & Investment Plan
Tuition Reimbursement





Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
HSA/FSA
Life & Disability Insurance
Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
Pet Insurance





Gym & Rideshare Incentives
Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
Flexible Schedules
3 & 4-day work week
½ day Fridays






Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…


Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.

Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.

Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.

Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.

Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.

Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.


EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DISABLED