CNC Mill Machinist - Day Shift

Verus Aerospace, LLC; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Forming Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist for a day shift. The role focuses on operating 5-axis CNC mills to fabricate aluminum parts, with emphasis on GD&T and Fanuc controls.

Plan and program milling operations, set up tooling, and ensure part quality through precise measurements. The position requires at least 3 years of milling experience, ideally in aerospace, and a strong ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; certification from a technical college is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive milling experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry highly desired.
• Must read blueprints and follow GD&T specs; proficient with Fanuc controls.
• Operate 5-axis CNC mills and related tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5-axis CNC machines to produce aluminum parts.
• Plan machining by studying drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Program mills, set up tools, offsets, and compensation.
• Maintain quality by measuring parts and verifying tolerances.
• Document production and maintain logs; ensure safety and cleanliness.

Skills

5-Axis CNC

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Fanuc controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical college certification (a plus)

Tools

SNK RB 5-Axis Mill

Three-/four-jaw chucks

Job description

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CNC Mill Machinist - Day Shift

Machining Full Time Direct Quality Forming Inc., Torrance, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1259

Salary Range: $25.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The CNC Operator will operate industrial devices that generate manufactured parts. Essential skills are technical knowledge, setting up, and operating a CNC machine. While maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including 5-Axis CNC machines, milling machines, and end mills to produce manufactured parts primarily out of aluminum.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus
• Minimum 3 years of progressive milling experience
• Aerospace industry experience is highly desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Skills

• Possess basic math and geometry knowledge with elementary knowledge of engineering principals helpful
• Ability to read blueprints, follow work order and verbal instructions
• Knowledgeable of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must have recent experience with Fanuc controls
• Operation of SNK RB 5-Axis Mill

Position Summary

The CNC Operator will operate industrial devices that generate manufactured parts. Essential skills are technical knowledge, setting up, and operating a CNC machine. While maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including 5-Axis CNC machines, milling machines, and end mills to produce manufactured parts primarily out of aluminum.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters, interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
• Programs mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Sets-up mills by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus
• Minimum 3 years of progressive milling experience
• Aerospace industry experience is highly desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Skills

• Possess basic math and geometry knowledge with elementary knowledge of engineering principals helpful
• Ability to read blueprints, follow work order and verbal instructions
• Knowledgeable of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Must have recent experience with Fanuc controls
• Operation of SNK RB 5-Axis Mill

Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm PST
Overtime as needed