Machinist: CNC Prototyping & Repair (Onsite)

globalhr; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's San Diego Depot Factory is seeking a Machinist to support high-mix, high-importance production work. The role involves operating mills, lathes, and CNC equipment, fabricating fixtures, and repairing critical production components for radar systems.

A successful candidate will join a small, skilled team, handle varied projects, and advance skills in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment while adhering to rigorous quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with CNC programming and GD&T within a shop environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and perform manual inspections using basic gauges.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced machining operations on mills, lathes, and other shop equipment, determining methods and sequencing for daily work.
• Design and fabricate custom tooling and fixtures based on practical knowledge when drawings are not available.
• Collaborate with design engineers to bring prototypes from concept to finished part and execute repair machining.
• Evaluate and verify part quality using inspection controls and measurement tools while following safety standards.
• Program and operate CNC equipment including automated lathes, grinders, and milling machines.
• Read blueprints and schematics to ensure correct part fabrication and tolerances.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Manual inspection

Machining

Education

HS diploma or GED

AAS in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Virtual Gibbs

ProE

Common PDM

Renishaw probes

GibbsCam

MasterCam

SolidWorks

Fanuc controls

Job description

RTX's San Diego Depot Factory is seeking a Machinist to support high-mix, high-importance production work. The role involves operating mills, lathes, and CNC equipment, fabricating fixtures, and repairing critical production components for radar systems.

A successful candidate will join a small, skilled team, handle varied projects, and advance skills in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment while adhering to rigorous quality standards.