Aerospace CNC Machinist & CAM Programmer

amca llc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca in El Segundo, CA is seeking a skilled Machinist to fabricate precision components in our R&D shop. You will work with engineers to turn designs into hardware across a range of materials and processes, with high standards for workmanship.

The role requires reading drawings, GD&T, and tolerances; CNC and manual milling/turning; and the ability to work independently, while collaborating with the team to refine manufacturability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of machining in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with CNC and manual equipment including mills and lathes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, notes, and tolerances.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Program, Set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills, lathes, EDMs, and manual equipment
• Write and optimize CAM programs for new parts and processes
• Complete machining operations from engineering drawings, models, and verbal instructions
• Work with complex, tight tolerance parts across a variety of materials
• Inspect parts using hand tools to verify dimensions
• Design and fabricate fixtures and tooling as needed
• Work closely with engineering to refine designs for manufacturability
• Communicate clearly when production is blocked or drawings are unclear
• Continuously provide feedback for process improvements
• Willing to cross train in other shop operations to support the broader team
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Positive attitude, reliable, and works well on a team

Skills

Machining

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CAM software

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

OSP controls

Job description

Amca in El Segundo, CA is seeking a skilled Machinist to fabricate precision components in our R&D shop. You will work with engineers to turn designs into hardware across a range of materials and processes, with high standards for workmanship.

The role requires reading drawings, GD&T, and tolerances; CNC and manual milling/turning; and the ability to work independently, while collaborating with the team to refine manufacturability.