Senior CNC Mill Machinist – 4/5-Axis Aerospace Precision

APM Manufacturing; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

APM Manufacturing seeks a senior CNC Mill Machinist III to set up and operate complex CNC and multi-axis milling machines for aerospace components, with minimal supervision and as a technical mentor to junior machinists.

You will interpret blueprints and GD&T, perform FAI and in-process inspections, maintain tight tolerances, and drive process improvements while ensuring AS9100 and ITAR compliance where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years milling experience in a precision manufacturing environment; aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with 4-axis/5-axis machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and optimize complex CNC and/or multi-axis milling machines.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Develop setup strategies, select tooling, and design/modify fixtures as needed.
• Perform first article inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections per AS9100 and customer specs.
• Maintain tight tolerances (±.0002”–±.0005” in aerospace applications).
• Troubleshoot advanced machining, tooling, and process issues to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Make program edits at the machine (G-code) and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor Mill Machinist I and II team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (ITAR if applicable).
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Mazak).
• Strong proficiency in GD&T and complex blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with multi-axis machining (4-axis/5-axis preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes.
• High level of proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Multi-axis machining

CNC programming/editing

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Fanuc control

Haas control

Mazak control

Job description

APM Manufacturing seeks a senior CNC Mill Machinist III to set up and operate complex CNC and multi-axis milling machines for aerospace components, with minimal supervision and as a technical mentor to junior machinists.

You will interpret blueprints and GD&T, perform FAI and in-process inspections, maintain tight tolerances, and drive process improvements while ensuring AS9100 and ITAR compliance where applicable.