Advanced CNC Mill Machinist

Anaheim Precision; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

401 k with Employer Match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Anaheim Precision is seeking a senior CNC Mill Machinist III to lead complex CNC and manual milling setups for aerospace components in a high-precision shop. The role requires extensive experience, strong GD&T skills, and the ability to mentor junior machinists while upholding strict AS9100 quality standards.

The position offers $35-$45 per hour with full-time benefits, a collaborative team, and opportunities to optimize processes and tooling.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment, aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize complex CNC and/or multi-axis milling machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop setup strategies, select tooling, and design/modify fixtures as needed.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections per AS9100 and customer specs.
• Maintain tolerances of ±0.0002" to ±0.0005" typical in aerospace applications.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Make program edits at the machine (G-code) and suggest improvements.
• Mentor Mill Machinist I and II team members and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T

Blueprint interpretation

Multi-axis machining

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Mazak controls

Job description

Description:

Position Summary:

$35-$45/hr.

The CNC Mill Machinist III is a senior-level machinist responsible for complex CNC and/or manual milling setups, advanced troubleshooting, and manufacturing high-precision aerospace components. This position operates with minimal supervision and serves as a technical resource and mentor to junior machinists while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently set up, operate, and optimize complex CNC and/or multi-axis milling machines.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop setup strategies, select tooling, and design/modify fixtures as needed.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections in accordance with AS9100 and customer specifications.
• Hold tight tolerances (±.0002"-±.0005" typical in aerospace applications).
• Troubleshoot advanced machining, tooling, and process issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Make program edits at the machine (G-code) and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor Mill Machinist I and II team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR if applicable).
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Haas, Mazak).
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and complex blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with multi-axis machining (4-axis/5-axis preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes.
• High level of proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• 5-8+ years of milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401 k with Employer Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance