Experienced CNC Machinist

CMI Group Aerospace & DefensePhoenix, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

CNC Machinist positions - Experience required! (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing) DAY or NIGHT Shift 20% Night shift differential pay. This role involves operating CNC machines without oversight, understanding process troubleshooting, and demonstrating proper setup techniques. The position requires loading programs, verifying operations, and performing daily machine maintenance. A clear understanding of CNC controls, G & M codes, and tool management is essential. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, using inspection equipment, and maintaining accurate records. The company is a team-oriented organization offering competitive wages and benefits within the Aerospace Industry. Candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast-paced, high-demand, quality environment and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.
  • Ability to use computer software, company ERP system, clocking in and out of jobs, etc.
  • 2 – 5 years of experience running CNC lathes or CNC Mills
  • Clear understand G & M codes for Fanuc based programming
  • Good understanding of GD&T and industry standards of inspection
  • Must be able to stand for the majority of the work shift
  • Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Good problem solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Operate CNC machines without oversight running proven production jobs
  • Understand process trouble shooting techniques with the ability to display those attributes
  • Demonstrate proper setup techniques, loading, indicating, touch off, of all tooling
  • Ability to load programs and verify correct operation, revision, etc.
  • Cutting jaws and loading of needed fixtures
  • First piece buy-off
  • Daily machine maintenance (checking fluid levels, cleaning out chips, etc.)
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work space
  • Clear understanding of CNC controls including G & M program codes
  • Tool management, entering in offsets without oversight to compensate for tool wear etc.
  • Replacement of worn and damaged tools (inserts, boring bars, end mills, drills, etc.)
  • Ability to read and have a clear understanding of B/P’s including assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, abbreviations, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), and any other standard nomenclature per customer, government, or industry standards
  • Proper use of basic inspection, measuring and test equipment to verify machined dimensions of product
  • Working knowledge of the use of dial bore gages, air gages, intertest gages, etc.
  • In-process inspection of parts machined
  • Recording inspection data at the prescribed intervals per the inspection traveler or other company paperwork
  • Filling out MOT and job routers
  • Maintaining correct part counts on the MOT for the operations performed
  • Tagging hardware and recording discrepancies on proper paperwork for hardware known to be discrepant
  • Communicate any job related issues/questions (part feature, program, inspection, etc.) to lead personnel for resolution and or clarification
  • Reporting all machine collisions and malfunctions to lead personnel
  • Adhering to all company and industry safety standards and protocols
  • Understanding of industry buy-off requirements, company specific handling & FOD requirements, product identification requirements, filling out company paperwork properly (MOT, Inspection Travelers, Job Sheets, etc.)

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
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