Aerospace CNC Machining Specialist (Turning/Milling)

QCManufacturing Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Cross‑functional teamwork

Job summary

QCMI is seeking a CNC Machinist to independently set up and run CNC mills and lathes for production, interpreting blueprints and GD&T, and editing programs across Fanuc, Okuma, and Haas controls.

You will select tooling for steels and alloys, conduct first‑article inspections, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to protect schedules and customer commitments. Excellent teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist in a machine shop.
• Proficient at setups; able to work unsupervised.
• Capable of making program changes at machining centers.
• Strong communicator with team‑oriented work habits.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for production runs.
• Interpret complex blueprints; apply geometric tolerances accurately.
• Edit and optimize programs at the control (Fanuc/Okuma/Haas).
• Select tooling and set parameters for various materials.
• Perform in‑process checks and first‑article inspections to meet spec.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to protect schedule and commitments.

Skills

CNC Machinist experience

Setup proficiency

Programming changes

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma (preferred)

ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge

Tools

CNC Mills (3–4 axis VMC)

CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)

5+ axis VMC experience

Job description

Build components that power flight and innovationQCMI is looking for a CNC professional who thrives on transforming prints into flawless parts. You’ll partner with Engineering to plan each job, collaborate with Quality to verify every GD&T feature, and work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Manufacturing to protect schedule and customer commitments.Core responsibilitiesIndependently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for production runs.Interpret complex blueprints; apply geometric tolerances accurately.Edit and optimize programs at the control (Fanuc/Okuma/Haas).Select tooling and set parameters for steels, aluminums, castings, forgings, and exotic alloys.Perform in‑process checks and first‑article inspections to meet spec.QualificationsMinimum 3 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist in a machine shop.Proficient at setups; able to work unsupervised.Competent making program changes at machining centers.Strong communicator with dependable, team‑oriented work habits and a readiness to work overtime when requested.Own tools required.Continuous improvement & standardsLean manufacturing principles (preferred).Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).General understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems.Equipment you'll runCNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)Skill profileAerospace ManufacturingMachine Setups for Production RunsShop Math SkillsBlueprint ReadingWhat we offerCompetitive wages and a strong benefits package, along with the support of cross‑functional teammates who care about quality and delivery.Grow with us[NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE AT MACHINING, QCMI OFFERS A FREE EDUCATION IN MACHINING THROUGH IT'S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE SAN DIEGO. CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.]