CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist

Job Description

• With little or no assistance, the CNC Machinist will set up and operate 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 axis CNC machines and conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts demonstrating advanced cross-training flexibility.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with most, if not all, automated CNC machines and their operational capabilities.

Additional Information:

CNC Machinists

• 1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm-11:30pm
• Must be flexible to work OT, and some Saturdays if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 2, 3, 4, and/or 5 axis CNC machines and conventional machines.
• Produce complex aerospace parts demonstrating advanced cross-training flexibility.
• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• Study blueprints, manuals, and dispatch specifications to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Perform complex setups without assistance on multiple machines, including checking or changing chucking jaws, tools, and rotating offsets.
• Fully operate multiple machines as needed, including CNC and conventional lathes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of CNC experience and preferably 3 years of conventional experience.
• Experience with setup and running different types of machines, including both manual and CNC.
• Experience working with metals such as stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience with 2, 3, 4, or 5 axis machines (experience with 2 or 5 axis preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing pre-operational inspections.
• Familiarity with specific equipment such as Okuma, Hitachi Seiki, and other mills.
• Experience with controls such as Mazatrol, Okuma, and Fanuc.

Why Work Here?

We offer great tenure and long-term growth opportunities within our company. We have completed an extensive modernization effort, creating a contemporary, eco-friendly, and environmentally compliant state-of-the-art industrial enterprise.

Work Environment

Large manufacturing environment, non-union, with 25-27 machinists across 3 shifts in the machine shop. We design and manufacture precision metallic tubular parts and assemblies for the commercial aircraft, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 – $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in SANTA FE SPRINGS,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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