Aerospace CNC Mill Setup & Operator – 1st Shift

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CMI Group – Systems 3 in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced 1st shift CNC Mill Machinist to set up and operate CNC mill centers for high‑precision aerospace components. You will execute complete machine setups, adjust tooling and offsets, and verify part quality in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of CNC milling experience, can read engineering drawings with GD&T, and edit CNC programs while reducing cycle times.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CNC mill setup and operation experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience machining close-tolerance components.
• Ability to independently perform complete machine setups.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience loading, verifying, and editing CNC programs.
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, offsets, feeds and speeds, and cutting parameters.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines to manufacture precision parts according to engineering specifications.
• Produce components that meet tight dimensional tolerances and aerospace quality requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, manufacturing routings, work instructions, and customer specifications.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs as needed to ensure accurate part production.
• Set and adjust tooling, work offsets, and tool offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy.
• Perform first-piece setup verification before releasing production.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Monitor machining processes and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and production efficiency.
• Operate multiple CNC machines when cycle times allow while maintaining quality and productivity expectations.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining issues and communicate with programmers, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve production concerns.
• Identify opportunities to improve setup reduction, cycle time, tooling performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area following 5S principles.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 quality requirements and ITAR regulations where applicable.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T

Blueprints

Tooling selection

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Teamwork

Tools

Haas

Mazak

Mori Seiki

DMG Mori

Okuma

Doosan

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Job description

CMI Group – Systems 3 in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced 1st shift CNC Mill Machinist to set up and operate CNC mill centers for high‑precision aerospace components. You will execute complete machine setups, adjust tooling and offsets, and verify part quality in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of CNC milling experience, can read engineering drawings with GD&T, and edit CNC programs while reducing cycle times.