Aerospace CNC Mill Machinist - 2nd Shift, Setup

Motive Companies, LLC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist in Fullerton, CA for a contract role with 6+ months duration and 2nd shift. You will set up and operate high-precision 3-5 axis CNC mills producing aircraft hardware, while ensuring tight tolerances and first article inspections.

The role requires familiarity with machining fundamentals, CNC Mill operations, and interpreting blueprints. You will use calipers and micrometers for in-process checks and provide technical guidance to peers.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with machining fundamentals.
• Thorough understanding of CNC Mill operations for ferrous, bar, and extrusion alloys.
• Understands 3-4 controls and can learn new control without formal training.
• Intermediate knowledge in using calipers, micrometers, sine bar, indicators, or other measuring instruments to check parts correctly.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and interpret blueprints/engineering data to plan and lay out operations.
• Ability to problem solve, perform first-time setup with minimal assistance, run multiple machines, read CNC programs, and deburr parts.
• 3-5 years' experience in setup and operation of CNC Mills.
• Certified Operator or ability to receive Certified Operator status.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mills to produce quality parts within the standards on the route sheet.
• Uses rotary table, index head, and tooling used in CNC Mill Operations.
• Holds close tolerances with the standards of each operation on the route sheet.
• Inspects dimensions and surface finish of products.
• Inspects own work using measuring instruments, prior to first article inspection.
• Performs first articles.
• Performs daily PM (check fluid levels, lubricating levels) as assigned.
• Provides technical support to personnel in lower classifications.
• Advises supervisor of better and more economical ways of completing operations on Material Removal Rate and tooling/process improvements.

Skills

Machining fundamentals

CNC Mill operations

Blueprint reading

First article inspection

Problem solving

Set up CNC Mills (3-5 axis)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Sine bar

Indicators

Job description

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist in Fullerton, CA for a contract role with 6+ months duration and 2nd shift. You will set up and operate high-precision 3-5 axis CNC mills producing aircraft hardware, while ensuring tight tolerances and first article inspections.

The role requires familiarity with machining fundamentals, CNC Mill operations, and interpreting blueprints. You will use calipers and micrometers for in-process checks and provide technical guidance to peers.