CNC Mill Machinist - 2nd Shift

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The CNC Mill Machinist operates and maintains CNC and other industrial equipment to produce manufactured parts, primarily from aluminum, while meeting quality and safety standards. The role includes planning machining operations from work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, and drawings; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T); programming and setting up mills; verifying machine settings and first-run parts; monitoring machining operations; troubleshooting and adjusting processes; and maintaining equipment and production records. The position also requires communicating relevant actions and ongoing needs across shifts and keeping job knowledge current through educational opportunities and technical publications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of progressive milling experience.
Recent experience with Fanuc controls.
Ability to read blueprints and follow work orders and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Basic math and geometry knowledge.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited technical college.
Aerospace industry experience is highly desired.
Elementary knowledge of engineering principles is helpful.
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 reviewing work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret GD&T.
Program mills by entering instructions, 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.
Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces in accordance with international standards.
Monitor drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, knurling, and thread-chasing operations; take measurements, detect malfunctions, troubleshoot processes, adjust or reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Follow quality-assurance procedures and processes and maintain safe operations in accordance with 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 across work shifts.
Complete production and quality logs.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
Accept ownership of organizational goals and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Perform other duties as assigned.