Level 3 CNC Machinist

Level 3 CNC Machinist

Job Description

As a Level 3 CNC Machinist, you will work safely under functional safety guidelines, including personal protective equipment and equipment interaction. You will support and comply with the company's Quality System, AS9100, Cardinal Rules of Quality, and Cardinal Rules of Safety while executing the production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs.
• Complete orders that meet quality standards within the required timeline.
• Ensure machines are running efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure operators follow work instructions and processes.
• Provide daily updates through PCC03 or other tools.
• Submit work orders to Maintenance.
• Implement process improvements.
• Attend company meetings.
• Read and comply with work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists.
• Enter production information into the ERP system on a timely basis.
• Accurately record and report hours worked.
• Complete Production Incident Report for all red tags as soon as possible and notify a Supervisor.
• Complete all other work duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Operate 3-5 axis CNC machines and lathes to produce complex aerospace parts with little or no assistance.
• Demonstrate advanced cross-training flexibility, including first part run and full machine recovery.
• Complete complex setups on 3-5 axis machines.
• Apply advanced blueprint and GD&T reading to complex production inspection processes.
• Edit programs and write simple programs to make tooling.
• Troubleshoot complex parts.
• Typically, 4-6 years of experience in machining, especially in a machine shop environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively before supervisors or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Familiarity with all tools and equipment in a machine shop, including drill press, tool grinders, power saws, belt sanders, various measuring tools, and more.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in climate-controlled facilities with occasional lunches provided. When permanent, you will receive uniforms, a $250 voucher for steel-toe boots, and company-provided toolboxes and tools. Employees benefit from a quarterly cash bonus and profit-sharing program. Additionally, low health insurance programs translate to more take-home pay.

Work Environment

You will train on the 1st shift (8am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) and then move to either the 2nd shift (12:15pm - 8:45pm, Monday to Friday) or the 3rd shift (8:15pm - 4:45am). The work environment includes a production floor with exposure to moderate noise, occasional mist, airborne particles, and other elements typical of a manufacturing setting. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including steel toes, ear plugs, and safety glasses.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ontario, CA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ontario,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.

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.