VMC Mill Machinist Level III
**Location:** Poway, CA
**Schedule:** Second Shift, 2:15 PM10:45 PM
**Pay:** $30$40 per hour, depending on experience
**Employment Type:** Full-Time
A precision manufacturing company in Poway is seeking an experienced **VMC Mill Machinist Level III** to join its second-shift team. This position is responsible for independently setting up and operating CNC vertical machining centers to produce high-quality precision components.
The ideal candidate will have strong CNC milling, blueprint reading, inspection, G-code, and GD&T experience. Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
* Independently set up and operate CNC vertical machining centers.
* Manufacture precision components from metallic materials.
* Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, and engineering specifications.
* Perform tool changes, offsets, machine adjustments, and tool-life management.
* Make minor CNC program and G-code edits as needed.
* Monitor tool wear and make necessary adjustments to maintain part quality.
* Inspect in-process and completed parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
* Consistently maintain tight tolerances and established quality standards.
* Complete first article inspections and required documentation.
* Perform basic deburring and rework on work-in-process parts.
* Apply basic shop mathematics to machining and inspection processes.
* Recommend improvements to machining processes, quality, and production efficiency.
* Perform routine operator maintenance on assigned equipment.
* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
* Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
* Assist with additional manufacturing duties as needed.
Qualifications
* At least three years of CNC/VMC milling experience.
* Ability to independently set up and operate CNC milling machines.
* Experience completing first article inspections and related documentation.
* Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
* Working knowledge of GD&T and G-code.
* Experience making minor CNC program edits.
* Demonstrated ability to hold tight tolerances.
* Knowledge of cutting tools, tool-wear patterns, and tool-life management.
* Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
* Strong basic shop-math skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ability to work independently during second shift.
* General knowledge of manufacturing safety and quality systems.
* High school diploma or GED preferred.
Preferred Experience
* Aerospace manufacturing experience.
* Experience machining Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, or similar aerospace materials.
* Experience setting up and operating three-axis CNC machines.
* Ability to interpret detailed engineering specifications and complex shop drawings.
**To Apply:** Please submit your updated resume and include a brief description of your CNC milling, machine setup, and aerospace manufacturing experience.