CNC Machinist Journeyman

AEROMETALS INC•El Dorado Hills, CA

22d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Aerometals is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist Journeyman for their El Dorado Hills, CA facility. This full-time position involves operating and maintaining CNC mill and lathe machines, performing various machining operations, and ensuring parts meet precise dimensions and tolerance levels. The role requires a strong understanding of blueprint math, G&M code, and the ability to program simple parts. The Journeyman will also mentor other operators and machinists, support other departments with tooling, and potentially design tooling and fixtures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Mechanically inclined.
Ability to follow instructions.
Proficient in CAD/CAM programs.
Safety conscious.
Experience making and programming R&D and first article parts.
6+ years experience in machining processes.
CNC and Solid Works/CAMWorks programming as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in SolidWorks and CAMWorks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machine.
Check and change parts on fixture and vice.
Oversee machines while they execute tasks.
Perform blueprint math, including stacked tolerance and edge distance.
Follow procedures and work instructions, selecting proper tools.
Use precision measuring devices.
Make tool offset changes to meet part feature tolerances.
Perform various CNC machining operations on CNC mill and lathe.
Support equipment such as Bridgeport mill, manual lathe, and grinders as required.
Utilize general knowledge and understanding of CAD/CAM systems.
Use blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.
Update and follow setup sheets.
Set up Mill attachments such as 4th and 5th axis.
Perform mathematical calculations related to SFPM, RPM, Feed Rates, and chip load.
Program simple parts.
Demonstrate knowledge of G&M code.
Take direction from leads.
Work with and mentor operators and machinists.
Work with, set up machines for, and mentor machinist and operators.
Support welding and sheet metal with tooling as needed.
Design tooling as needed for specific jobs.
Create fixtures.
Program parts to finish on 3 axis, 4 axis setup, and positional programming.
Edit programs by hand on machine control.
Perform any other duties as required by the organization.