Aerospace CNC Mill-Turn Setup Machinist

PMD Aerospace, LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC Mill-Turn Setup Operator / Machinist to join our precision aerospace manufacturing team in Southern California. The candidate will set up and operate CNC mill-turn equipment to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components with attention to detail.

The role requires hands-on setup skills, first-piece inspection, and strong blueprint interpretation. Live tooling, multi-axis, and programming familiarity are advantageous for advancing production

Qualifications

• 3+ years CNC machining experience.
• CNC mill-turn or multi-axis machining experience preferred.
• Aerospace machining experience preferred.
• Ability to independently perform CNC machine setups.
• Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to manufacture and inspect tight-tolerance components.
• Working knowledge of CNC G-code and M-code.
• Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and other aerospace materials is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC mill-turn machines.
• Perform complete machine setups including tooling, jaws, fixtures, workholding, tool offsets, and work offsets.
• Operate equipment utilizing live tooling, C-axis, Y-axis, sub-spindle, and multi-axis machining functions.
• Read and interpret complex aerospace engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
• Adjust tool and work offsets to maintain dimensional requirements.
• Make minor CNC program edits and adjustments at the machine when required.
• Monitor tool life and replace or adjust cutting tools as necessary.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, setup, surface finish, and machining problems.
• Work closely with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, and other machinists to resolve production issues.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap, and rework.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

CNC Mill-Turn

GD&T

Blueprint reading

First-piece inspection

Tool setup

CNC G-code/M-code

Multi-axis awareness

Tools

Live tooling

C-axis

Y-axis

Sub-spindle

Job description

Cummins Aerospace is seeking an experienced CNC Mill-Turn Setup Operator / Machinist to join our precision aerospace manufacturing team in Southern California. The candidate will set up and operate CNC mill-turn equipment to produce tight-tolerance aerospace components with attention to detail.

The role requires hands-on setup skills, first-piece inspection, and strong blueprint interpretation. Live tooling, multi-axis, and programming familiarity are advantageous for advancing production