CNC Machinist III

Zenix Aerospace Inc•San Diego, CA

16h•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machinist III sets up and operates CNC lathes, mills, and vertical turret lathes (VTLs) to produce precision metal parts. The role involves determining material dimensions and tolerances and machining sequences by studying blueprints, sketches, routers, and technical planning documents. The machinist performs complex to potentially difficult assignments using machine tools ranging from multiple-axis lathes to mills and uses precision measuring tools to verify work accuracy and conformance to specifications. This is a full-time, second-shift position at Zenix Aerospace Jet Products in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California. 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 in titanium, nickel, cobalt, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys for aerospace applications, including airframe structural assemblies, nacelles, thrust reversers, and turbine engines. Employment offers are contingent on passing a drug test, background check, and ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening. Facility access and employment are subject to applicable ITAR and/or EAR restrictions and trade-compliance screening.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 4 years of CNC machine setup and operation experience, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, or templates, including dimensional, true position, and circularity callouts.
Knowledge of shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and feeds-and-speeds calculations.
Knowledge of machines, controllers, and tools, including Fanuc or Mazak.
Ability to monitor equipment gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure proper operation.
Ability to set up fixtures, including clamping, centering, and indicating.
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.
Ability to pass a drug test, background check, and ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and operate machine controls to position tools or regulate cutting depth, speed, feed, and coolant flow to produce precision parts 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 or test setups, workpiece dimensions, or programming; adjust controls when programming is faulty or a machine malfunctions.
Monitor machines during use to diagnose malfunctions and identify the need for adjustments or repairs; perform routine maintenance, such as checking coolant and machine positioning.
Ensure finished material meets required dimensions and specifications.
Clean machines, tooling, parts, and surrounding areas in accordance with 5S procedures as needed.
Arrive on time, follow supervisor directions and work rules and procedures, comply with corporate policies and objectives, work effectively 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.