Job Description

Position Summary:

Seeking a skilled **CNC 5-Axis Mill Machinist **to accurately and efficiently set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills for the manufacturing of parts and tooling. This role requires minimal supervision and a solid understanding of machining practices, materials, and quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

This list is representative but not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills to produce high-quality components and tooling

• Interpret engineering planning documents and blueprints to execute tasks accurately

• Perform in-process and final inspections on machined parts

• Execute Manual Data Inputs (MDIs) when necessary

• Collaborate with Engineering, Programming, and Quality teams

• Maintain effective communication with other shifts via logbooks and shift hand-offs

• Assist with troubleshooting quality issues, identifying root causes, and suggesting corrections

• Escalate concerns to Supervisors and avoid unauthorized program modifications

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (participate in 6S initiatives)

• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum **2 years of experience **operating full 5-axis CNC mills

• Proficiency with Fanuc 15MB and 30 i controls(Siemens 840D or Heidenhain is a plus)

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintain tolerances, and conduct own setups

• Experience machining various materials such as Invar, Aluminum, Composites, and Graphite

• Solid understanding of machining techniques, feed rates, chip load, and spindle speeds

• Competency using manual inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, bore gauges)

• Ability to MDI hole patterns and radii

• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and shop math including trigonometry

• Must be a **U.S. Person **as defined by applicable export control regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNC Machinist Certification

• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes (certification preferred)

• Familiarity with advanced cutting tool technology

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional local travel during business hours

• Some projects may require overnight travel

Working Conditions:

• Combination of shop floor and computer workstation environments

• Exposure to moving machinery, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and occasional caustic chemicals

• Moderate noise level; safety eyewear required in manufacturing areas

• Safety shoes recommended

• May be required to work weekends depending on production needs

Physical Demands:

• Must have close/distance/color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and reach

• Frequent walking and standing for short periods

• Lift/move up to 35 lbs frequently, up to 50 lbs occasionally