CNC Machinist III

Zenix Aerospace SoCal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace Jet Products in San Diego, CA is seeking a CNC Machinist III for the 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm, Mon-Fri). You will set up and operate CNC machines (Lathe, Mill, VTL) to produce precision metal parts per blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities include tooling setup, process monitoring, and ensuring tolerances with GD&T. A high school diploma and 4 years of CNC experience are required; strong reading of drawings and tool control are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 4 years CNC set up and operation experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC machine controls to position tools and regulate cutting parameters to produce precision parts.
• Mount, align and secure tooling and workpiece on machine chuck; monitor and adjust as needed.
• Inspect finished parts with precision measuring devices; ensure conformance to specifications.
• Maintain machine and perform routine checks; communicate issues and cooperate with maintenance.

Skills

Read blueprints/drawings

GD&T

Fanuc/Mazak knowledge

Machine operation/gauges

Fixture setup

Tool setup/inserts

Measuring devices (calipers/microm)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Zenix Aerospace Is Currently Hiring The Following Position

Title: CNC Machinist III

Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm) Monday - Friday

Facility & Location: Jet Products, San Diego, CA

Who is Zenix Aerospace?

We are a global leader uniting decades of expertise under one name. Zenix Aerospace™ is a leading supplier of structural airframe and engine components to the global aerospace and space industries. A critical supplier across all major fuel-efficient commercial narrowbody platforms with a global footprint in eight strategic locations across the US, UK, and South East Asia. We deliver on time, to the highest standards of quality and safety, as a trusted partner in aerospace excellence. We are the leading partner in aerospace engineering uniting global expertise with a shared vision, we design and deliver high-technology aerospace components that keep aircraft and space systems flying safely, reliably, and efficiently. With a global footprint, decades of engineering heritage, and a future-focused approach to digital innovation, we are trusted by the world’s leading aerospace companies to deliver consistent excellence. Together, we are elevating aerospace.

Who is Zenix Aerospace Jet Products?

Zenix Aerospace Jet Products uses its own near net shape starting blanks with sizes ranging from 2″ to 180″ diameter. Applications include turbine engine parts, nacelle mounting and attach rings, and duct fittings. Produces complex machined rings and ring components in titanium, nickel, cobalt, stainless and aluminum alloys. Major markets for current production are airframe structural rings and assemblies, including the nacelle and thrust reverser, and a variety of rings and cases for turbine engines.

What Does the Job Involve?

The CNC Machinist III is responsible for the set up and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) machines to include Lathe, Mill and Vertical Turret Lathes (VTL.) Operates the machine and produces precision metal parts and materials. Determines dimensions and tolerances of material for machining, sequences of operations required by studying specifications such as blueprints and sketches. Follows instructions outlined in routers and technical planning documents and adhere to established specifications. Executes complex to potentially difficult machining assignments using machine tools ranging from multiple axis lathes to mills. Uses precision measuring tools to check accuracy of work.

What Will My Responsibilities Include?

• Sets-up, adjusts and operates machine controls to position tools or regulate cutting depth, speed, feed or coolant flow to produce precision metal parts and materials as specified by work order, blueprints, drawing, templates or layout.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling, attachments and work-piece on machine chuck. Starts and stops automatic operation of numerical control machine parts or test setup, work-piece dimensions or programming. May adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunctions.
• Monitors and maintains machines during use in order to diagnose machine malfunctions, need for adjustments or repairs. May perform routine machine maintenance including checking coolant and positioning of machine.
• Demonstrates ability to start and stop automatic operation of numerical control machine or test set up, work-piece dimensions or programming.
• Ensures proper dimensions of finished material to ensure conformance to specifications.
• May clean machine, tooling and parts and area surrounding machine in accordance with 5S procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follows directions from a supervisor, interacts well with co-workers, understands and follows work rules and procedures, complies with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accepts constructive feedback and exhibits initiative and commitment.
• Participates in Daily Management board meetings and willing to discuss Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency and Utilization.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve machining processes and efficiency.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities as needed.

What Key Skills Do I Need?

• Ability to read basic blueprints, drawings, or templates; including dimensional, true position, and circularity call outs.
• Shop mathematics, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and Feeds & Speed calculations.
• Knowledge of machines, controllers, and tools (Fanuc or Mazak.)
• Ability to control operations of equipment and watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly.
• Ability to set up fixtures properly including clamping, centering, and indicating of fixture.
• Ability to set up cutting tools and change out inserts for cutting operation.
• Ability to use and understand measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges.

What Qualifications Should I Have?

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Vocational training preferred.

Experience

• 4 years of previous CNC machine set up and operation experience or equivalent experience.

Why Join Zenix Aerospace?

Joining Zenix Aerospace means not only a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401k plan, paid vacation, employee wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives. If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for trade compliance control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.