CNC Machinist

Position Summary

The CNC Machinist II will operate industrial devices that generate manufactured parts.  Essential skills are technical knowledge, setting up, and operating a CNC machine. While maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to produce complex aerospace manufactured parts primarily out of aluminum and titanium


• Run CNC machines independently with minimal additional assistance [<15% of the time]


• Setup machines with fixtures and required tooling to produce a new part number [with minimal supervision required (<15% of the time)]


• Take measurements to adequately ensure the set-up is accurate, using precision measuring tools such as; gauges, calipers, indicators and micrometers. [with minimal supervision required (<15% of the time)]


• Tear down existing machine set-up and tooling. Returning all items to their proper location


• Aptitude to run multi spindle machines


• Clean and prepare machine for next set-up.


• Diligently observe the machining operations to ensure part meets the engineering requirements; using precision measurement tools to take accurate measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools; while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes


• Consistently produces a part within the standard run times


• Perform basic troubleshooting of set-up issues


• Perform basic troubleshooting of in-process machining issues


• Perform basic machine maintenance activities such as; check coolant fluid levels, add coolant, empty chip bins, etc.


• Clean work area a minimum of once per shift


• Assist CNC Machinist I as needed


• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Certification from an accredited technical college a plus


• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible CNC milling experience, aerospace industry is preferred


• Communicate effectively with all levels of supervision (Leads, Supervisors, Managers, Site Executives) 


• Possess basic math and geometry knowledge 


• Elementary knowledge of engineering principals helpful


• Basic knowledge of how to read and interpret blue prints/drawings


• Basic knowledge of how to use precision measuring tools (i.e.: gauges, calipers, indicators, micrometers, etc)


• Must be able to follow work order instructions, setup book instructions and verbal instructions


• Must have recent experience with Fanuc and Siemens CNC controls 


• Must be able to drive a forklift