Senior 5-Axis CNC Machinist – Mastercam & Aerospace

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Senior CNC Machinist – 5-axis to support precision aerospace manufacturing by programming, setting up, and operating CNC 5-axis centers. Mastercam, GD&T, Heidenhain and Fidia controls are required for precision components while maintaining AS9100 quality standards.

You will interpret drawings, prepare setups, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to drive continual improvements and ensure tolerances are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• Minimum 5 years CNC machining experience on multiple 5-axis centers.
• Minimum 2 years Mastercam programming.
• Experience machining complex metallic components using 5-axis CNC equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience performing complete machine setups, tooling selection, offsets, compensation, and first-article verification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC vertical and horizontal 5-axis machining centers to machine castings, forgings, weldments, plates, blocks, tubing, and other metallic components.
• Interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, machining specifications, orthographic drawings, and GD&T requirements to plan machining operations.
• Develop and modify CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling selection, offsets, compensation, work coordinate systems, and program prove-outs.
• Establish workpiece alignment using 3-point indicating methods, stock models, tooling balls, and precision measurement techniques.
• Set up and machine large workpieces on horizontal machining centers.
• Verify machine setups by checking machine travel, head clearance, first-article parts, and dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor machining operations, inspect finished components, troubleshoot machining issues, perform root cause analysis, and adjust machine controls as required.
• Replace worn tooling and maintain dimensional accuracy while following quality assurance procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Document production activities, quality inspections, and non-conformances within the Plex ERP system.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Programming, Materials, and Quality teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Maintain compliance with company safety procedures, quality standards, and environmental policies.
• Participate in continuous learning and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

5-axis machining

CNC programming

GD&T

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mastercam

Plex ERP

Heidenhain controls

Fidia controls

Zimmermann

Apec

FPT

Mecof

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Senior CNC Machinist – 5-axis to support precision aerospace manufacturing by programming, setting up, and operating CNC 5-axis centers. Mastercam, GD&T, Heidenhain and Fidia controls are required for precision components while maintaining AS9100 quality standards.

You will interpret drawings, prepare setups, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams to drive continual improvements and ensure tolerances are met.