Aerospace CNC Mill Machinist — Day Shift, Growth

Phoenix Defense, LLC.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance for professional成长

Job summary

PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, seeks an experienced CNC Mill Machinist for our Day Shift in Gilbert, AZ. You will set up, operate, and optimize CNC mills, running multiple units to produce aerospace-grade parts.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with 3- to 5-axis machines, and fluency in reading aerospace blueprints. A self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
• Experience with CNC machining techniques and multi-axis mills (3-5 axis).
• Experience setting up and running 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mills.
• Experience using Heidenhain, Fanuc, and Haas controls.
• Ability to read aerospace blueprints and interpret complex drawings.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust CNC machine tools for standard and repetitive operations.
• Run more than one unit simultaneously.
• Check parts for conformance to specifications.
• Maintain 5-S principles and housekeeping.
• Sustain production standards and quality.
• Recognize, deploy, and use inserts, fixtures, and tooling properly.
• Perform regular cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

CNC machining techniques

3-5 axis setup

Blueprint reading

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Multi-unit operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Haas

Job description

PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, seeks an experienced CNC Mill Machinist for our Day Shift in Gilbert, AZ. You will set up, operate, and optimize CNC mills, running multiple units to produce aerospace-grade parts.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with 3- to 5-axis machines, and fluency in reading aerospace blueprints. A self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail is essential.