Aerospace CNC Machining Specialist (Turning/Milling)

Build components that power flight and innovation

QCMI is looking for a CNC professional who thrives on transforming prints into flawless parts. You’ll partner with Engineering to plan each job, collaborate with Quality to verify every GD&T feature, and work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Manufacturing to protect schedule and customer commitments.

Core responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate CNC mills and lathes for production runs.
• Interpret complex blueprints; apply geometric tolerances accurately.
• Edit and optimize programs at the control (Fanuc/Okuma/Haas).
• Select tooling and set parameters for steels, aluminums, castings, forgings, and exotic alloys.
• Perform in‑process checks and first‑article inspections to meet spec.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a CNC Machinist in a machine shop.
• Proficient at setups; able to work unsupervised.
• Competent making program changes at machining centers.
• Strong communicator with dependable, team‑oriented work habits and a readiness to work overtime when requested.
• Own tools required.

Continuous improvement & standards

• Lean manufacturing principles (preferred).
• Six Sigma methodologies (preferred).
• General understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems.

Equipment you'll run

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)

Skill profile

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Shop Math Skills
• Blueprint Reading

What we offer

Competitive wages and a strong benefits package, along with the support of cross‑functional teammates who care about quality and delivery.

Grow with us

[NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE AT MACHINING, QCMI OFFERS A FREE EDUCATION IN MACHINING THROUGH IT'S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE SAN DIEGO. CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION.]