CNC Machinist 1st Shift SundayThursday

Axillon Aerospace, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AXILLON AEROSPACE in California seeks a CNC Production Machine Operator to perform standardized CNC machining operations and provide technical assistance to production teams. You will set up complex equipment, operate lathes, mills, and drill presses, and follow blueprints with precision.

Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing calibrations, and replacing worn parts while maintaining safety and quality standards. Flexible schedule and potential night shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years or more of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (education).
• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Set up complex production equipment and conduct tests and calibrations.
• Operate a variety of machining tools including lathes, milling machines and drill presses.
• Diagnose problems, disassemble and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Follow instructions from sketches, blueprints, and manuals with minimal supervision.
• Maintain attendance and be willing to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules.

Skills

Semi-repetitive machining

Machining tools experience

Hand tools proficiency

Blueprints & drawings

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Job description

AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of five, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the CNC Production Machine Operator performs standardized CNC machining operations and provides technical assistance to production associates and operations leadership as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in setting up complex production equipment and conducts tests, analyses and calibrates assemblies in accordance with company policy and safety procedures.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, rebuilds and operates a variety of machining tools including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles, determines extent of repair necessary or feasible, repairs, refits or replaces worn or defective parts and reassembles.
• Makes ordinary replacements of new parts and/or complete new assemblies and selects materials, plans and performs machining operations on new or replacement parts.
• Works to specifications, from both oral and written instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals with little supervision.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certifications:

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.

Years Experience:

• 2-5 years or more of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Experience in semi-repetitive specialized machine operations.
• Strong experience in machining tools
• Ability to use hand tools and machinery.
• Able to follow instructions, sketches, blueprints, engineering drawings and manuals.
• Capable of problem-solving: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, and location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $25/hour - $32/hour.

Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.