Senior CNC Programmer/ Machinist

Job Overview

Join the manufacturing team at our aerospace and defense facility as a Senior Machinist. This role is ideal for an experienced CNC machinist looking to apply their technical expertise while taking on greater responsibility in improving manufacturing operations.

The Senior Machinist will play a critical role in evaluating new customer requirements, launching machined parts into production, developing routers, and executing first-article inspections. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with precision CNC setup and machining, along with proven Mastercam programming skills.

Key responsibilities include supporting the efficient and compliant introduction of new parts into production and optimizing machining processes. Candidates must be proficient in the setup and operation of multi-axis CNC equipment, including lathes, mills, and mill-turn machines.

This is a 100% on-site position within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

CNC Programming & Setup

• Working largely with new customer requests, set-up CNC mill and lathe operations based on customer blueprints and 3D models
• Perform first article programming, setups, dry runs, and edits to validate program accuracy and efficiency
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify dimensions during first article production runs
• Capable of training machine operators on setup sheets, fixturing, and safe operation of new programs
• Capable of identifying ideal cutter selection and fixtures
• Capable of utilizing MasterCAM to create G-code programs from model based definitions and blueprints for machining operations

Senior Machinist

• Develop/Update manufacturing router sequences, Bill of Materials, and Work Centers for new and existing product lines, determining estimated setup and cycle times to aid in maintaining an accurate ERP system
• Select tooling, fixturing, and machine allocation based on material and part geometry for the fabrication of machined parts using 2 to 4-axis lathes; 3 and 4 axis horizontal and vertical mills; as well as 5 axis mills and conventional machining equipment
• Collaborate Production and Quality teams to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) ensures the most efficient manufacturing methods and techniques. AS9100 compliance
• Organize the machine shop, priorities and workflow to meet customer requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace CNC machining, with demonstrated expertise in CNC setup of mills, lathes and mill-turn CNC machines
• Proficiency with MasterCam (lathe, mill and multi-axis) is required
• Deep understanding of G-code, GD&T, blueprint reading, and aerospace tolerancing
• Experience working in AS9100/AS9102-regulated environments
• Familiarity with various aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum)
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
• Must live within 25 miles of Carson, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a “Make-to-Blueprint” job shop environment
• Experience with Fanuc, HAAS and DMG controllers
• Experience and Understanding of Master Routers (i.e. “Item Masters”, which require a Bill of Materials and Routing sequences for CNC operations) and/or the willingness/ability to learn
• First article inspection (FAI) process experience per AS9102
• Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus
• Availability for 1st and OT when required

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person