Aerospace CNC Lathe Machinist - Precision & Growth

Phx Defense; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accrued PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance for professional成长

Job summary

PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist to support precision machining for aerospace components. You will set up, program, and operate CNC lathes (3-4 axis), read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with a focus on quality and safety.

We value teamwork, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining production standards and proper housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ year related training or work experience.
• Knowledge of machining techniques and methods.
• Familiarity with setting up and running 3 and 4 axis CNC lathes.
• Ability to read & follow verbal & written work instructions in the English language.
• Requires the ability to follow written instructions and read blueprint specifications.
• Be a team player who can perform in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency.
• Quality oriented with a hands-on personality, “do it right the first time” personality.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjusts semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard and repetitive sequence of operations.
• Read blueprint specifications or equivalent and follow written instructions.
• Inspect parts for conformance to specifications and maintain production standards.
• Sustain production standards and quality; deploy inserts, fixtures, and tooling as needed.
• Perform regular housekeeping duties and basic maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Machining techniques

CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Reading/writing English

Quality oriented

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years related experience

Job description

PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, seeks a skilled CNC Lathe Machinist to support precision machining for aerospace components. You will set up, program, and operate CNC lathes (3-4 axis), read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with a focus on quality and safety.

We value teamwork, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining production standards and proper housekeeping practices.