Night Shift CNC Machinist

Cassavant Machining, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Night Shift CNC Machinist to operate CNC lathes and mills, read blueprints, and set up tools for aerospace and defense parts. The role requires reading MOTs, selecting fixtures, and coordinating with the inspection team.

This position emphasizes precision, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will handle tool offsets, program loading, and in-process inspection while maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to ITAR guidelines.

Qualifications

• Review MOTs, blueprints, and sketches to determine operations.
• Determine fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, programs, and gauges needed.
• Set up machines and verify tool offsets and program correctness.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure production flow.

Responsibilities

• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions and makes adjustments.
• Maintains inspection methods for all machined parts and communicates with team.
• Loads programs into the control and edits as required for correct operation.
• Completes MOTs, DMRs, and First Article forms per procedures.
• Ensures compliance with ITAR and other regulations.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Tool offsets

Inspection

Machine maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Mill

Job description

Are you a motivated, dedicated, hard worker that is eager to learn and looking to start fresh? CMI Group needs you! Come join our team and get to work with some amazing state of the art, cutting edge, highly automated machining cell systems where a product can truly be perfected and controlled!

Night Shift CNC Machinist

Phoenix, AZ

CNC Machinist

CNC Mill or CNC Lathe

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.

Shift: Night Shift

• CNC Lathes
• CNC Mills
• Grind
• 5 Axis + Machinist

Key Responsibilities:

• Review/study MOT’s, blueprints, and sketches to determine operations to be performed on part
• Determines fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, programs, and gages needed
• Aligns and secures holding fixture, installs cutting tools in proper holders and puts holder in machine and sets tools offsets
• Ensure the inspection department work flow is supporting production needs
• Loads programs corresponding to the operation into computer, checks tools and programs are in correct order of operation and edits program, if necessary
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls as required
• Sets up and maintains proper inspection method for all machined parts and communicates with coworkers where necessary for smooth transition of work shifts
• Performs in-process inspections
• Completes all paperwork including MOTs, DMRs, Non-Conforming Material requests, and First Article Inspection Forms in accordance to our procedures and policies
• Identifies and records non-conforming parts as discrepant
• Verifies quantity, customer part number and revision to the MOT and Blueprints
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including ITAR and other compliance regulations

Basic Skills & Abilities:

• Basic use of CNC control, operation, and maintenance requirements
• Read and understand B/P's, including assemblies, dimensions, tolerances, symbols, notes, abbreviations, geometric dimensions, tolerance, and other standard nomenclature per customer, government, or industry standards
• Loads material/parts into machine and programs
• Daily maintenance on machine (checking fluid levels, cleaning out chips)
• In process inspection of parts
• Enter tool offsets to compensate for tool wear
• Replacement of worn or damaged tools (inserts, boring bars, end mills drills, etc.)
• Filling out the MOT and their Job Sheets properly
• Maintaining correct count of parts on the MOT for their operations
• Tagging hardware and recording discrepancies on proper paperwork for hardware known to the operator to be discrepant
• Recording inspection data at proper intervals per the Inspection Traveler or other company paperwork
• Communicate any job-related issues / questions (part feature, program, inspection, etc.) to lead person for resolution / clarification
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Report all machine malfunctions to the lead
• To read initial and date reject histories attached to MOT's

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for the majority of the work shift, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. – exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and\or exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and\or – exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Visual Acuity: Ability to detect surface defects, tool wear, or measurement deviations - good near vision for reading drawings, measurements, and digital readouts, and computer screens
• Must tolerate exposure to machining dust, oils, and moderate noise levels in a manufacturing environment

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

The Company is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Details

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Paused

Skill Level: Associate

CMI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.