Bench Cell Machinist -- Rotor/Stator Build Specialist
Curtiss-Wright North America
Cheswick, PA, USA
5 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Bench Cell Machinist — Rotor/Stator Build Specialist

Help us build precision assemblies at our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) facility. We’re hiring multiple specialists who thrive on accuracy, craftsmanship, and safe operations.

Why this role matters
  • Keep assembly spaces inspection-ready with strict cleanliness and FOD practices.
  • Own the fit, build, and teardown of complex assemblies and components—rotors, stator cores, experimental builds—as well as alterations and weld-area repairs.
  • Safely move materials with forklifts and cranes; confidently handle hand/power tools and precision instruments like micrometers plus radius and fillet gages.
  • Stack laminations and integrate components to produce stators or rotors using presses, clamps, and fixtures.
What you’ll do
  • Interpret and work from drawings and blueprints.
  • Apply strong troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.
  • Perform maintenance and repair tasks to keep work moving.
What you’ll bring
  • High School diploma or equivalent via training/experience, plus completion of a four-year machine shop program.
  • 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or machining with emphasis on processing and assembly manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with: lathes, sensitive drill presses, milling machines, hot plate, pistol drill, presses, furnace, mechanical precision measurements and gauges, a full machinist tool set, scrapers, files, and oxy-acetylene torches.
  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Proficiencies
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Mechanical Assembly Skills
  • High School / GED
  • Blueprint Reading
Equipment you’ll operate
  • Power Tools
  • Crane and Overhead Crane
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • Forklifts

Location: Pittsburgh (Cheswick). Multiple opportunities available.