Precision CNC Machinist: 3-5 Axis Milling & Lathe

VirTra; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VirTra is seeking a seasoned CNC machinist to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes, producing precision components for our defense-grade simulation systems. You will read blueprints, daub tooling, and verify program execution with trial runs, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency.

Strong knowledge of GD&T and Mastercam is preferred. The role emphasizes maintaining quality, meeting production timelines, and adhering to ISO 9001 procedures while collaborating with the shop

Qualifications

• 5+ years of trade school, vocational education, work experience, or apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of Mastercam, Fanuc Controls and AWC Pallet change systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC mills and multi-axis lathes to produce precision parts.
• Mounts, aligns, and secures tooling and workpiece; loads programs and verifies with trial runs.
• Reads blueprints and planning sheets to determine tooling and machining methods.
• Read and manually create G-code for simple programs; adjust speeds, feeds, and depths of cut.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery and 100% quality; maintain ISO 9001 processes.

Skills

CNC machining

3-5 axis milling

G-code programming

GD&T

Mastercam

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc Controls

AWC Pallet change systems

Job description

VirTra is seeking a seasoned CNC machinist to set up and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC mills and lathes, producing precision components for our defense-grade simulation systems. You will read blueprints, daub tooling, and verify program execution with trial runs, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency.

Strong knowledge of GD&T and Mastercam is preferred. The role emphasizes maintaining quality, meeting production timelines, and adhering to ISO 9001 procedures while collaborating with the shop