Entry Level Machinist - Night Shift

Company: CMI Group Aerospace & Defense
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Entry Level Machinist - Night Shift Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing 20% Night Shift Differential Pay Paid Training Provided! Location: North Phoenix - 2688 E Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Shift: Night Shift Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required. Key Responsibilities: You will learn to: Independently operate the MV1100 vertical machining center, including tool selection Make machine offset adjustments as needed Interpret Mot’s engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications Perform first article and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMMS) Identify and resolve machining issues, tool wear, and tolerance deviations Maintain a clean and organized work area Monitor and maintain machine productivity Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to resolve production challenges Accurately document production and inspection results in accordance with AS9100 or ISO standards Adhere to company policies and procedures, including ITAR and other compliance regulations Basic Skills & Abilities: Will learn: CNC machining practices and gain experience on MV1100 or similar Mazak vertical machines Read and interpret Mot drawings and GD&T requirements Use a wide-range of precision measuring tools Familiar with Fanuc or Mazatrol controls (depending on machine configuration) Education: Minimum High School Diploma/GED or trade school Completion of a certified machinist or manufacturing technology program preferred Learning AS9100 or ISO 9001 to be certified at our facility Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for the majority of the work shift, reach overhead, and bend to the floor. – exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, andor exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, andor – exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects Visual Acuity: Ability to detect surface defects, tool wear, or measurement deviations - good near vision for reading drawings, measurements, and digital readouts, and computer screens Must tolerate exposure to machining dust, oils, and moderate noise levels in a manufacturing environment Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required. Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills. CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match. This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended• Rehabilitation Act of 1973• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq

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