Machinist II: Aerospace Precision & CMS (Sign-On)

RBC Bearings; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings, in partnership with Sargent Aerospace & Defense, seeks a Machinist II – CMS to join the precision manufacturing team in Tucson, AZ. This role supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a conventional machine shop environment, requiring hands-on setup and operation of mills, lathes, and grinders.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of shop experience, reads blueprints, and can measure with micrometers and calipers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• 2 years’ experience running a conventional lathe, mill, and surface grinder.
• Experience in tool making and self-directed processing for tool build.
• Application of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics (algebra, geometry and trigonometry).
• Ability to read, interpret technical drawings, routers, work instructions and specifications.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques for inspection.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Must be a U. S. Citizen.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• Available to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Model Safe behaviors at all times.
• Follow company quality control standards to include in process inspection and documentation.
• Knowledge of safety standards for equipment being run.
• Must be able to make decisions, communicate effectively across departments, and work well with others in a team environment.
• Performs operations per specifications on drawing/print and documented procedures.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances and use micrometers and vernier/digital calipers.
• Setup and run manual mills, lathes, surface grinders and other machines as needed.
• Ability to monitor operations and quickly react to non-confirming operations as they occur.
• Produce and inspect parts with the ability to offer continuous improvement opportunities.
• Deburr precision components and tooling to proper specifications.
• Provide directions and assist others with process practices and issues.

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Surface grinder

Reading drawings

US Citizenship

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Digital calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

RBC Bearings, in partnership with Sargent Aerospace & Defense, seeks a Machinist II – CMS to join the precision manufacturing team in Tucson, AZ. This role supports safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a conventional machine shop environment, requiring hands-on setup and operation of mills, lathes, and grinders.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of shop experience, reads blueprints, and can measure with micrometers and calipers.