CNC Mill Machinist - 1st & 2nd Shift Open

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The CNC Mill Machinist operates industrial equipment to manufacture parts, primarily from aluminum, while maintaining quality and safety standards and keeping production records. The role includes operating 5-axis CNC machines, milling machines, and end mills; interpreting work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, orthographic drawings, and GD&T; and planning machining operations and parameters. The machinist programs and sets up mills, loads stock, verifies machine settings and first-run parts, monitors machining operations, takes measurements, troubleshoots malfunctions, and adjusts or reprograms controls. The role also includes replacing or sharpening worn tools, following quality assurance procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, completing preventive maintenance, documenting production and quality information, and communicating relevant information between shifts. Other duties may be assigned. The position is offered on either a first or second shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime available. First shift is 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; second shift is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of progressive milling experience.
Basic math and geometry knowledge; elementary knowledge of engineering principles is helpful.
Ability to read blueprints and follow work orders and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Recent experience with Fanuc controls.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited technical college.
Aerospace industry experience, which is highly desired.
Experience operating an SNK RB 5-Axis Mill.

Responsibilities

Operate 5-axis CNC machines, milling machines, and end mills to produce manufactured parts, primarily from aluminum.
Plan machining operations by interpreting work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, machining parameters, and GD&T.
Program mills by entering instructions and setting zero and reference points, tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate requirements using basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; and prove part programs.
Set up mills by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vices; and tram heads.
Load stock into the feed mechanism and verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces in accordance with applicable standards.
Monitor drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements; detect malfunctions; troubleshoot processes; and adjust or reprogram controls.
Sharpen or replace worn tools and follow quality assurance procedures and processes.
Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity between shifts.
Complete production and quality logs.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and technical publications.
Accept ownership of organizational goals, explore opportunities to add value, and perform other duties as assigned.