First-Shift CNC Lathe: Setup & Operator — Aerospace

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist (Setup & Operator) for 1st shift to manufacture high-precision aerospace and defense components. The role requires complete machine setups, program/tooling adjustments, and rigorous quality checks.

You will read blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions; edit CNC programs; and collaborate with engineers and quality professionals to ensure on-time, defect-free production. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of CNC lathe setup and operation experience.
• Experience machining close-tolerance aerospace/defense components is preferred.
• Ability to independently perform complete CNC lathe setups.
• Proficiency with reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
• Experience loading, verifying, and editing CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision parts according to drawings and specifications.
• Produce components meeting tight tolerances and aerospace quality standards.
• Load, verify, and edit CNC programs as needed for accuracy and efficiency.
• Install and adjust tooling, workholding, and related setup components.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust offsets, feeds, speeds, and parameters for quality and stability.
• Perform first-piece setup verification and in-process inspections.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers, manufacturing engineering, quality, and production leadership to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce setup time and improve cycle time and tooling life.

Skills

CNC lathe setup and operation

Reading blueprints and GD&T

Program editing and troubleshooting

Measuring with precision instruments

Mult-machine operation

Teamwork and communication

Tools

Haas lathe tooling and controls

Mazak turning centers

Nakamura/Similar CNC turning centers

Job description

CMI Group – Systems 3 Division in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist (Setup & Operator) for 1st shift to manufacture high-precision aerospace and defense components. The role requires complete machine setups, program/tooling adjustments, and rigorous quality checks.

You will read blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions; edit CNC programs; and collaborate with engineers and quality professionals to ensure on-time, defect-free production. U.S.