CNC Machinist III

Zenix Aerospace Inc•San Diego, CA

10d•$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 and materials. The role involves determining material dimensions and tolerances and sequencing machining operations by studying blueprints, sketches, routers, and technical planning documents. The machinist performs complex machining assignments using tools ranging from multi-axis lathes to mills and checks work accuracy with precision measuring tools. The position is full-time, on the third shift from 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Jet Products facility in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California. Third-shift hours receive a 25% pay differential.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of previous 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 feed and speed 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 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.
Must meet applicable ITAR and U.S. export compliance requirements.

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 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 operation of CNC machines and test setups, workpiece dimensions, or programming; adjust controls when automatic programming is faulty or a machine malfunctions.
Monitor and maintain machines during use, diagnose malfunctions and adjustment or repair needs, and perform routine maintenance such as checking coolant and machine positioning.
Ensure finished material dimensions conform to specifications.
Clean machines, tooling, parts, and surrounding areas in accordance with 5S procedures as needed.
Follow supervisor directions and workplace 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.