Machinist Apprentice I

Zenix Aerospace SoCal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace Jet Products in San Diego, CA is hiring a Machinist Apprentice I to learn setup and operation of conventional and CNC machines, measure parts with precision tools, and assemble components to specification under a mentor.

The role follows a 1st shift (6:30am–3:00pm), Monday–Friday, with a structured apprenticeship program, strict safety requirements, and opportunities for training, tuition reimbursement, and advancement within the aerospace manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Vocational or trade school experience preferred.
• 1 year of related manufacturing experience or CNC practicum completed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional or CNC machines under supervision.
• Position tools and adjust cutting depth, speed, and coolant per work orders.
• Monitor machining processes and verify dimensions with precision tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and 5S practices around the machine.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Shop Math

Machinery Knowledge

Machine Operation

Material Handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade School experience preferred

Job description

Zenix Aerospace Is Currently Hiring The Following Position

Title: Machinist Apprentice I

Shift: 1st Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm) 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 Machinist Apprentice I develops an understanding for the set up and operation of the machine tools of conventional and/or computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. Gains hands on experience to fit and assemble parts in a manufacturing environment. Makes adjustments to adhere to established specifications. Monitors work and machining process under the guidance of a mentor. Learns to plan and execute simple, routine, and complex machining assignments using machine tools ranging from multiple axis lathes to mills. Gains experience using precision measuring tools to check accuracy of work.

What Will My Responsibilities Include?

• Demonstrates understanding of set-ups, adjustments, and operations of conventional and/or computer controlled machines 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.
• Understands how to determine specifications or procedures for tooling requirements, set up procedures, machine operation, work-piece dimensions or numerical control sequences using blueprints, instructions, and machine knowledge.
• Develops knowledge of mounting, aligning, and securing tooling, attachments and work-piece on machine chuck. Understands starts and stops during automatic operation of numerical control machine parts or test setup, work-piece dimensions, or programming. Learns about adjustments to machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machine malfunctions.
• Monitors and gains understanding of maintaining machines during use in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and any needs for adjustments or repairs. Learns about performing routine machine maintenance.
• Gains understanding of ensuring proper dimensions of finished material to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Cleans machine, tooling, parts, and area surrounding machine in accordance with 5S procedures when necessary.
• 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.
• Communicates with assigned mentor regularly regarding assigned trainings.
• Shadows a subject matter expert each month related to a specific core competency.
• Exhibits a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn.
• Completes all trainings and assignments as designated during the apprenticeship program.
• Passes all required coursework by achieving minimum acceptable standards.
• Maintains training record of completed competencies; to be signed off by mentor/trainer.
• Adheres to all safety and maintenance procedures.

What Key Skills Do I Need?

• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, or templates.
• Ability to perform basic shop math including fractions, decimals, and various units of measure.
• Knowledge of machines and tools.
• Ability to control operations of equipment and watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machine is working properly.
• Ability to move, install, position, and handle materials.

What Qualifications Should I Have?

Education

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

Experience

• 1 year of related work experience in a manufacturing environment or completion of Vocational/Trade School with CNC practicum.

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.