CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift, Aerospace Precision Components

Karman Space & Defense; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Machinist to support production on a second-shift schedule. You will prepare tooling, set up machines, and produce high-precision components while coordinating with programmers and management to optimize workflow.

The role requires strong blueprint interpretation and familiarity with GD&T, strict quality control, and the ability to communicate with internal customers. Warehouse/manufacturing environment experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Adequate years of CNC equipment operation experience as determined by Karman.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, Heidenhain, and Fidia controls.
• Strong blueprint interpretation and understanding of GD&T requirements.
• Thorough understanding of machine setups, tooling, and cutters.
• Ability to communicate directly with internal customers.
• Training in applicable changes and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) reporting, record keeping, and process adherence.
• Knowledge of overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates potential impacts of product failures on customer requirements.
• Maintains and implements AS9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs general maintenance and cleaning of CNC machines.
• Cleans and properly stores machine fixtures.
• Works with management to prioritize machine schedules.
• Collaborates with programmers to minimize setup and manufacturing time.
• Operates CNC machines to manufacture components.
• Reports recommendations or concerns affecting quality or time management to management.
• Overhead crane knowledge
• Performs additional duties as required.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Effective communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Siemens controls

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Fidia controls

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a CNC Machinist to support production on a second-shift schedule. You will prepare tooling, set up machines, and produce high-precision components while coordinating with programmers and management to optimize workflow.

The role requires strong blueprint interpretation and familiarity with GD&T, strict quality control, and the ability to communicate with internal customers. Warehouse/manufacturing environment experience is preferred.