CNC Mill Machinist - Day Shift

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE•Torrance, CA

About The Position

The CNC Mill Machinist operates and sets up CNC equipment to produce manufactured parts, primarily from aluminum, while maintaining quality and safety standards and keeping production records and equipment in good condition. The role plans machining by interpreting work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, machining parameters, and geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). It programs mills, establishes machine settings, loads stock, and verifies settings and parts through measurement and inspection. The machinist monitors and adjusts machining operations, troubleshoots processes, maintains equipment, documents work, and communicates relevant information across shifts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of progressive milling experience.
Recent experience with Fanuc controls.
Ability to operate an SNK RB 5-Axis Mill.
Ability to read blueprints and follow work orders and verbal instructions.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Basic math and geometry knowledge; elementary knowledge of engineering principles is helpful.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an accredited technical college.
Aerospace industry experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Operate 5-axis CNC machines, milling machines, and end mills to produce parts, primarily from aluminum.
Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, surface locations, and machining parameters; interpret 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 machine 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 and reprogram controls, and sharpen or replace worn tools.
Follow quality assurance procedures and processes and adhere to safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Document production and quality actions in logs and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs across work shifts.
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.