Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a CNC Machinist for a direct hire opportunity in Valencia, CA within the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. This role is a strong fit for a machinist with 1 to 2 years of CNC machining experience who is ready to grow in a precision manufacturing environment.
The CNC Machinist will support the production of high-quality machined components where accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail are essential. This opportunity offers a stable production setting, supportive leadership, hands-on learning, and a team-focused culture that values quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in CNC machining while contributing to critical aerospace and defense manufacturing work.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machines to produce precision components according to work instructions and specifications.
- Read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, setup sheets, and job travelers.
- Inspect machined parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other standard measuring tools to verify quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Make basic machine adjustments and communicate issues related to tooling, materials, machine performance, or part quality.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with manufacturing and safety standards.
- Support production goals by following schedules, quality requirements, and established machining procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $21 to $23 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Operate CNC machinery to produce precision aerospace and defense components.
- Perform part inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards.
- Follow setup instructions, job travelers, and production requirements.
- Support safe, efficient, and accurate machining operations.
- 1 to 2 years of CNC machining experience.
- Basic ability to read blueprints, drawings, and machining instructions.
- Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Understanding of machining processes, tooling, offsets, and quality checks.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate parts.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and follow safety procedures.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to learn in a precision production setting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience machining parts for aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with tight tolerances and quality-focused production requirements.
- Experience with CNC mills, CNC lathes, or multi-axis machining equipment.
- Basic knowledge of shop math, GD&T concepts, or inspection documentation.
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