CNC Machinist (Haas) - Aluminum & Carbon Fiber Tooling

Light Composites, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Light Composites, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate 3-axis Haas VMCs, machine aluminum tooling, and perform trim and finish work on carbon fiber parts.

The role requires reading drawings, GD&T, and maintaining tight tolerances in a fast-paced aerospace-grade shop. We offer on-site, full-time employment with competitive hourly pay based on experience and a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC setup and operation experience.
• Ability to set up a machine independently: workholding, offsets.
• Comfortable reading prints and holding tolerances.
• Composites machining experience a plus; training available for right machinist.
• Bias for action and problem solving on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC vertical machining centers (Haas).
• Machine aluminum mold tooling and fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Trim and finish machining of carbon fiber composite parts.
• Read engineering drawings and GD&T; in-process inspection with standard metrology tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and flag tooling/program issues early.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Metrology

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Haas CNC

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Light Composites, Inc. in Poway, CA is seeking a CNC Machinist to set up and operate 3-axis Haas VMCs, machine aluminum tooling, and perform trim and finish work on carbon fiber parts.

The role requires reading drawings, GD&T, and maintaining tight tolerances in a fast-paced aerospace-grade shop. We offer on-site, full-time employment with competitive hourly pay based on experience and a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline.