Senior CNC Master & Shop Leader — Aerospace

W3Global; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AS9100 environment

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

The client in Yuma, Arizona is seeking a Master Machinist / Programmer to lead and elevate the machine shop operations in aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing programs. This hands-on leadership role requires exceptional machining skills and the ability to mentor a team while ensuring parts are produced accurately and on schedule using Mastercam.

AS9100-certified environment, opportunities to shape operations, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of CNC machining experience.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or shop leadership role.
• Advanced Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes (3-5 axis).
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Deep knowledge of tooling selection and cutting parameters.
• Ability to hold tight tolerances and maintain quality standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC mills and lathes.
• Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Program complex parts including multi-axis geometries (3-5 axis preferred).
• Interpret technical drawings and GD&T to ensure part accuracy.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspection.
• Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, and CMM equipment.
• Oversee daily shop workflow, scheduling, and job prioritization.
• Supervise, train, and mentor machinists and apprentices.
• Manage tooling, materials, and production resources.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Identify process improvements to reduce cost and improve throughput.
• Prepare job quotes and track shop performance metrics.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain organized documentation for programs, setups, and production records.

Skills

Mastercam

CNC Milling

CNC Lathes

GD&T

Leadership

Tooling & Parameters

Multi-Axis (3-5 axis)

Quality Assurance

Tools

Mastercam

CMM

Micrometers

Calipers

Calibrations

Job description

The client in Yuma, Arizona is seeking a Master Machinist / Programmer to lead and elevate the machine shop operations in aerospace, defense, and commercial manufacturing programs. This hands-on leadership role requires exceptional machining skills and the ability to mentor a team while ensuring parts are produced accurately and on schedule using Mastercam.

AS9100-certified environment, opportunities to shape operations, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.