Job Summary
We are seeking CNC Machinists with hands-on experience operating CNC mills, CNC lathes, and conventional machining equipment in a precision production environment.
The CNC Machinists will perform complex setups, read and interpret blueprints, operate multiple machines, and support safe material handling using forklifts, cranes, and hoists. This is a strong opportunity for candidates who value stable work, quality-focused production, teamwork, and the chance to contribute to aerospace manufacturing operations where accuracy and reliability are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating CNC and conventional mills and lathes to produce precision components for aerospace manufacturing.
- Performing complex machine setups without assistance, including changing chucking jaws, tools, rotating offsets, and related setup requirements.
- Readingand interpreting blueprints, manuals, dispatch specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequencing requirements.
- Selecting, aligning, and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
- Performing trial runs, monitoring machine operation, identifying malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and making required adjustments.
- Using sit-down forklifts, cranes, and hoists to retrieve, load, and unload parts safely.
Pay Range: $25 to $28 per hour.
Job Type: Direct Hire.
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA.
1st Shift: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
2nd Shift: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 3 to 5 years of CNC machining experience.
- Experience with CNC mill or CNC lathe operation.
- Ability to perform pre-operational inspections and identify machine or tooling issues.
- Ability to input, retrieve, or edit computerized machine control media as needed.
- Experience selecting and securing fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and materials.
- Ability to operate a sit-down forklift and use cranes or hoists for material handling.
- Must meet ITRA requirements.
- Must pass pre-employment background check, physical, drug screening, and alcohol screening.
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, reliability, and ability to work effectively in a production team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience machining components for aerospace, defense, or other precision manufacturing industries.
- Experience working with rods, tubes, or similar metal components.
- Familiarity with both mill and lathe operations.
- Forklift, crane, or hoist experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.