Lead 5-Axis CNC Machinist — Airframe and Turbine Components

Zenix Aerospace•San Diego, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Zenix Aerospace™ is a global partner to the world’s leading aerospace companies, with eight strategic locations across the US, UK, and Southeast Asia. They focus on structural airframe and engine components for fuel-efficient commercial narrowbody platforms, delivering on time, to exacting quality and safety standards, powered by decades of engineering heritage and a forward-leaning digital mindset. The Ketema site in El Cajon, CA, supports aircraft and turbine engine builders and delivers precision parts for space, marine, and ground applications. They machine complex titanium and nickel alloy components and fabricate intricate assemblies. This role involves taking on complex, multi-axis work that keeps aircraft and space systems flying.

Requirements

Comfort with dimensional callouts including true position and circularity.
Shop math, GD&T, and feeds/speeds calculations.
Experience with desktop publishing software and strong spreadsheet skills for analysis.
Hands-on with Fanuc or Mazak controllers and related tooling.
Fixture mastery: clamping, centering, indicating.
Cutting tool setup and insert changes.
Skilled use of precision measuring instruments.
High school diploma/GED (or equivalent mix of education and experience).
Vocational training or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years setting up and operating CNC machines (or equivalent).
Mazak Mill/Turn experience is required.

Responsibilities

Own setups and operation on 3–5 axis CNC equipment: lathes, mills, VTLs, and modified dual-head mills.
Translate blueprints and templates into actionable machining plans—dimensions, tolerances, and sequences included.
Configure machine controls for feeds, speeds, depth of cut, and coolant; perform test runs; correct issues fast.
Mount/align/secure workpieces and tooling; validate performance and dimensional accuracy.
Troubleshoot automatic programming/control issues (Fanuc or Mazak) and keep machines running in specification.
Perform routine checks and maintenance; keep the area clean per 5S.
Verify conformance using calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges.
Participate in Daily Management board discussions on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, and Utilization.
Drive continuous improvement—identify process enhancements that boost throughput and quality.
Show up on time, collaborate well, follow procedures, and embrace feedback.