CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist

Job Description

As a CNC Machinist, you will set up and operate 2, 3, 4, and/or 5-axis CNC machines and conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts. You will demonstrate advanced cross-training flexibility and possess experience with most automated CNC machines and their operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional machines to produce complex aerospace parts.
• Perform complex set-ups without assistance on multiple machines, including checking or changing chucking jaws, tools, and rotating offsets.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and study blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
• Fully operate multiple machines as needed, including CNC and conventional mills.
• Read and understand blueprints and inspection requirements.
• Work with metals such as stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC experience and preferably 3 years of conventional experience.
• Ability to set up and run different types of machines, both manual and CNC.
• Experience with 2, 3, 4, or 5-axis machines, with preference for experience with 2 or 5-axis.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with specific equipment such as Okuma, Hitachi Seiki, and the ability to work with Mazatrol, Okuma, and Fanuc controls.

Why Work Here?

Join a company with great tenure and long-term growth opportunities. Benefit from an environment that supports professional development and showcases a commitment to modernization and eco-friendly practices.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, non-union manufacturing environment alongside 25-27 machinists across three shifts. The facility has undergone extensive modernization to create a contemporary, eco-friendly, and environmentally compliant industrial enterprise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA FE SPRINGS, California.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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.