2nd Shift CNC Lathe Machinist – Aerospace Precision

Karman Space & Defense; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司con

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for the 2nd shift in Santa Ana, CA. You will set up and operate lathes to manufacture precision aerospace components, reading drawings and GD&T, and ensuring dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities include loading tooling, editing CNC programs, inspecting with micrometers and calipers, and maintaining traceable production records while adhering to aerospace quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of CNC lathe machining experience, preferably in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Strong CNC lathe setup and operating skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, feeds, speeds, and work holding.
• Ability to perform precision measurements and dimensional inspections.
• Basic understanding of computer numerical control (CNC) G-code and M-code.
• Strong mathematical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates CNC lathes and turning centers to manufacture precision aerospace components.
• Interprets engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and process documentation.
• Sets up tooling, work holding, inserts, offsets, and cutting parameters.
• Loads, verifies, and makes minor edits to CNC programs.
• Adjusts tool offsets and monitors cutting conditions to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Machines components from aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other aerospace materials.
• Performs first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment.
• Uses micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Troubleshoots dimensional, tooling, surface-finish, and machining issues.
• Maintains accurate production, inspection, and traceability records.
• Follows aerospace quality standards, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Maintains machines, tooling, fixtures, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Collaborates with Quality and Manufacturing Supervisor to resolve production and quality issues.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity, quality, and machining efficiency.

Skills

CNC lathe machining

GD&T reading

Precision measurement

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

G-code programming

Mori Seiki controls

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist for the 2nd shift in Santa Ana, CA. You will set up and operate lathes to manufacture precision aerospace components, reading drawings and GD&T, and ensuring dimensional accuracy.

Responsibilities include loading tooling, editing CNC programs, inspecting with micrometers and calipers, and maintaining traceable production records while adhering to aerospace quality standards.