CNC Machinist Journeyman

Aerometals Inc; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerometals Inc. seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes, including 3‑axis and 4‑axis setups. You will read blueprints, calculate feeds and speeds, edit programs by hand, and mentor junior machinists. SolidWorks/CAMWorks experience is a plus.

You will support various machines, fixtures, and tooling, ensuring parts meet precise tolerances and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ years machining experience with CNC mills/lathe.
• Experience with SolidWorks and CAMWorks preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM programming and blueprint interpretation.
• Knowledge of G&M code and tooling setup.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC milling and turning operations including 3-axis, 4-axis programs.
• Program simple parts and edit programs by hand on machine control.
• Load raw materials, change fixtures, and load parts as per blueprints.
• Mentor operators and machinists, and support welding/sheet metal tooling as needed.
• Calculate SFPM, RPM, feeds, and chip load for accurate tolerances.
• Create fixtures and tooling for specific jobs and update setup sheets.

Skills

Machining

CNC Programming

Blueprint Reading

CAD/CAM

G&M Code

Measuring Tools

Team Mentoring

Setup and Tooling

Mathematical Calculations

SolidWorks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAMWorks

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Reports To: Machinist LeadScope/Responsibility/Authority:Demonstrate ability to prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machineDemonstrate ability to check and change parts on fixture and viceDemonstrate ability to oversee the machines while they execute the tasksDemonstrate ability to preform Blueprint math: stacked tolerance, edge distanceDemonstrate ability to follow procedures.Demonstrate ability to following work instructions and select proper toolsDemonstrate ability to use precision measuring devicesDemonstrate ability to make tool offset changes to meet tolerance of part featureDemonstrate ability to perform various CNC machining operations on CNC mill and lathe.Demonstrate ability to use skills to support equipment such as, Bridgeport mill, manual lathe and grinders as required.Demonstrate ability to utilize general knowledge and understanding of CAD/CAM systemsDemonstrate ability to Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished productDemonstrate ability to update and follow setup sheetDemonstrate ability to set up the Mill attachments such as 4th and 5th axisDemonstrate ability to do mathematical calculations related to SFPM, RPM, Feed Rates and chip load.Demonstrate ability to program simple partsDemonstrate knowledge of G&M codeDemonstrate ability to take direction from leadsDemonstrate ability to work with and mentor operators and machinistsDemonstrate the ability to work with, setup machines for operators, and mentor machinist and operators.Demonstrate ability to support welding and sheet metal with tooling as needed.Ability to design tooling as needed for specific jobs.Demonstrate the ability to create fixturesDemonstrate ability to program parts to finish on 3 axis 4 axis setup and positional programingDemonstrate ability to edit programs by hand on machine controlPerform any other duties as required by the organization.Qualification Requirements:Education: High School Diploma or EquivalentSkills:Mechanically inclined.Ability to follow instructions and be proficient in CAD/CAM programs.Safety conscious.Experience making and programming R&D and first article partsExperience:6+ years experience in machining processesExperience in SolidWorks and CAMWorks is a plusTraining: CNC and Solid Works/CAMWorks programming as required.