Aerospace Tooling Machinist: Precision Setup & CNC

Kamatics Corporation; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings & matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Micro-Tronics, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Tooling Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machines for aerospace tooling and fixtures. You will interpret blueprints, apply GD&T, and ensure parts meet exact specifications with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role requires 4+ years of precision machining experience, tooling production know-how, and strong measurement skills. Competitive benefits and a stable daytime shift are offered in a collaborative, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in precision machining.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the manufacture of production tooling and fixtures.
• Cross-functional competencies in conventional machine tools.
• Cross-functional competencies in CNC machine tools are desirable.
• Practical experience with tool geometry and tool wear offsets.
• Strong inspection and measurement skills required, including optical comparators, microscopes, and manual inspection tools.
• Practical application of machine shop mathematics.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Exposure to basic CAD/CAM, desirable.
• Strong knowledge of machining various materials.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company quality and safety standards at all times.
• Safely operate machining equipment and tools.
• Follow company 5S guidelines and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Set up and run jobs with minimal assistance.
• Follow company and department process guidelines and work instructions.
• Machining of all types of common aerospace materials with only minimal assistance.
• Perform operations per work instructions, process sheets, and documented specifications.
• Assist in troubleshooting non-conformances with approved tooling, program and/or control adjustments.
• Perform in-process inspection of product characteristics utilizing a variety of precision inspection tools.
• Understand and apply machine capabilities to make accurate process decisions.
• Deburr, clean, and package parts to avoid handling damage as directed.
• Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance tasks.
• Assist in the tooling and fixture design for production departments.
• Log real-time setup and run data (start time, stop time, conforming and non-conforming quantities) into the job tracking system daily.
• Assist in training and mentoring of lower-level employees.
• Routine interaction with team members, Leads, Supervisors, Engineering, and Quality departments

Skills

Precision machining

CNC tooling

GD&T basics

Inspection tools

Education

High School diploma

Trade school / apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Optical comparators

Microscopes

Job description

Micro-Tronics, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Tooling Machinist to set up and operate conventional and CNC machines for aerospace tooling and fixtures. You will interpret blueprints, apply GD&T, and ensure parts meet exact specifications with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role requires 4+ years of precision machining experience, tooling production know-how, and strong measurement skills. Competitive benefits and a stable daytime shift are offered in a collaborative, safety-focused