CNC Mill Machinist

APM Manufacturing; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

401 k with Employer Match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

APM Manufacturing is seeking a Senior CNC Mill Machinist III to lead complex CNC/multi-axis milling setups for aerospace components. You will interpret drawings, develop setup strategies, and perform FAI and inspections per AS9100 while maintaining tight tolerances and mentoring junior machinists.

The role expects 5–8+ years milling experience, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with Fanuc/Haas/Mazak controls. On-site, with a focus on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize complex CNC and/or multi-axis milling machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop setup strategies, select tooling, and design/modify fixtures as needed.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections per AS9100 and customer specs.
• Maintain tight tolerances (±0.0002–0.0005 in aerospace applications).
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Make program edits at the machine (G-code) and suggest process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor Mill Machinist I and II.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T

Multi-axis milling

Troubleshooting

G-code edits

Blueprint interpretation

Mentoring junior machinists

Inspection and metrology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc controls

Haas controls

Mazak controls

Job description

Position Summary

$35-$45/hr.

The CNC Mill Machinist III is a senior-level machinist responsible for complex CNC and/or manual milling setups, advanced troubleshooting, and manufacturing high-precision aerospace components. This position operates with minimal supervision and serves as a technical resource and mentor to junior machinists while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently set up, operate, and optimize complex CNC and/or multi-axis milling machines.

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.

• Develop setup strategies, select tooling, and design/modify fixtures as needed.

• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections in accordance with AS9100 and customer specifications.

• Hold tight tolerances (±.0002”–±.0005” typical in aerospace applications).

• Troubleshoot advanced machining, tooling, and process issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.

• Make program edits at the machine (G-code) and recommend process improvements.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Train and mentor Mill Machinist I and II team members.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ITAR if applicable).

• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability documentation.

• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Haas, Mazak).

• Strong proficiency in GD&T and complex blueprint interpretation.

• Experience with multi-axis machining (4-axis/5-axis preferred).

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes.

• High level of proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.

• 5–8+ years of milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401 k with Employer Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance