Job ID: 1810432
Reference Code: EM-Aerospace-CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist
Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking an experienced Aerospace CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This role is ideal for a skilled machinist with strong aerospace manufacturing experience who is confident setting up, operating, and producing precision components on CNC lathes and mills.
The Aerospace CNC Lathe/Mill Machinist will work in a high-precision production environment where quality, accuracy, and attention to detail are essential. This opportunity offers long-term potential for candidates who take pride in producing mission-critical parts and enjoy working with a team focused on craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement.
This is a strong fit for a machinist looking for stability, supportive shop leadership, and the opportunity to grow with a company serving the aerospace and defense industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to produce precision aerospace components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring tools to ensure parts meet tight tolerances.
- Make machine adjustments, offsets, and tooling changes as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Follow established safety, quality, and production procedures in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Maintain accurate production records and communicate issues related to tooling, materials, or part quality.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Valencia, CA.
- Set up and operate CNC lathe and mill equipment for aerospace production.
- Machine precision components to blueprint specifications and tight tolerances.
- Perform inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Support quality, safety, and productivity goals in a manufacturing environment.
- 6 to 10 years of CNC machining experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another high-precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with CNC lathe and mill operations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T callouts, work instructions, and technical drawings.
- Skilled in using precision inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Ability to perform machine offsets, tool changes, and basic troubleshooting.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace machining experience with close-tolerance parts.
- Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with CNC programming edits at the machine.
- Experience machining difficult materials commonly used in aerospace manufacturing.
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