Machinist Senior

NextDeavor; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite manufacturing

2nd shift

Overtime possible

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Machinist Senior to operate and set up conventional and CNC machining centers for aerospace components on a 2nd shift (1:45pm - 11:15pm, Mon–Fri). The role involves setting up machines, tool installation, adjusting feeds and speeds, and in-process inspection to ensure tight tolerances.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of CNC/manual machining experience, reads blueprints, and is familiar with lean concepts and AS9102/FAI paperwork.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Min. 3 years of machining experience with CNC and manual machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specs.
• Familiar with lean concepts and SPC practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run multiple production machines, including CNC lathes and manual machines.
• Install and adjust cutting tools and fixtures per methods.
• Adjust feeds, speeds and depths of cut to meet part quality.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, height gauges and other tools; perform in-process inspection.
• Maintain clean, accurate equipment and document quality logs; report nonconformances.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Reading blueprints

GD&T

Lean concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MAZAK controls

CMM inspection

Job description

### Become a Key Player as a Machinist SeniorYou will operate and set up conventional and numerically controlled machining centers to produce tight-tolerance aerospace and precision components. Your work directly supports production, quality, and lean-improvement efforts on a 2nd shift schedule (1:45pm - 11:15pm, Mon–Fri) in an onsite manufacturing environment.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Set up and run multiple production machines, including CNC lathes and manual machines; perform cutting, shaping, deburring, drilling, reaming and rework as needed.- Install and adjust cutting tools and fixtures; align and fasten work per established methods.- Adjust feeds, speeds, and depths of cut to meet part quality and documentation requirements.- Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, surface plates, and other precision measurement tools; perform in-process inspection and SPC activities.- Maintain equipment cleanliness and accuracy; identify and implement lean improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.- Follow manufacturing documentation, complete required quality logs and travelers, and report nonconformances and equipment issues.### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- High school diploma or equivalent- Minimum of 3 years of machining experience with CNC and manual machines.- Ability to perform machine setups with limited guidance and work effectively in a team environment.- Proficient reading and interpretation of blueprints and engineering specifications.- Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics (may include trigonometry) and ability to apply lean concepts.- Experience using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, comparators) and performing SPC.- Familiarity with aerospace-level documentation and quality processes (e.g., FAI/AS9102) and comfort completing production paperwork.- Willingness to work 2nd shift; open to overtime or weekend work if production requires.### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Experience with CNC programming, G-code editing or creating programs from scratch.- Experience with MAZAK controls and Y-axis machining.- Experience machining aerospace materials (titanium, Inconel) and optimizing feeds/speeds for difficult materials.- Familiarity with CMM inspection and GD&T.### Pay Range$30.00 - $35.00/hour depending on experience2nd shift differential: +$2.00/hour (separate from base range)### Ready to Make Your Mark?This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.