CNC Machinist III

Zenix Aerospace Inc•San Diego, CA

10d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Zenix Aerospace is hiring a full-time CNC Machinist III for the second shift at its Jet Products facility in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California. The role sets up and operates CNC lathes, mills, and vertical turret lathes (VTLs) to produce precision metal parts. The machinist determines material dimensions and tolerances and sequences machining operations by studying blueprints, sketches, routers, and technical planning documents, following established specifications. Assignments range from complex to potentially difficult and may involve multi-axis lathes and mills. Precision measuring tools are used to verify work accuracy. The stated shift is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a 5% differential for second-shift hours. Jet Products machines complex rings and ring components from titanium, nickel, cobalt, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys, serving aerospace applications including airframe structures, nacelles, thrust reversers, and turbine engines. Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug test, background check, ITAR screening, and U.S. export compliance screening. Facility access and employment are subject to applicable ITAR and/or EAR restrictions and screening requirements.

Requirements

At least 4 years of previous CNC machine setup and operation experience, or equivalent experience.
High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, or templates, including dimensional, true position, and circularity callouts.
Knowledge of shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and feeds-and-speeds calculations.
Knowledge of machines, controllers, and tools, including Fanuc or Mazak.
Ability to operate equipment and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure proper machine operation.
Ability to set up fixtures, including clamping, centering, and indicating them.
Ability to set up cutting tools and change inserts for cutting operations.
Ability to use and understand measuring devices, including calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate machine controls to position tools and regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow according to work orders, blueprints, drawings, templates, or layouts.
Mount, align, and secure tooling, attachments, and workpieces on machine chucks.
Start and stop automatic CNC machine operations and test setups, workpiece dimensions, or programming; adjust controls when programming is faulty or a machine malfunctions.
Monitor machines during use to diagnose malfunctions and determine the need for adjustments or repairs; perform routine maintenance, including checking coolant and machine positioning.
Ensure finished materials meet specified dimensions and requirements.
Clean machines, tooling, parts, and surrounding work areas in accordance with 5S procedures when needed.
Attend work on time, follow supervisor directions and workplace procedures, comply with corporate policies and objectives, interact well with coworkers, accept constructive feedback, and demonstrate initiative and commitment.
Participate in Daily Management board meetings and discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, and Utilization.
Identify opportunities to improve machining processes and efficiency.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities as needed.