Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Machinist/Aerospace candidate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This role is ideal for an entry-level or early-career CNC machinist who wants to build a long-term career in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
The Aerospace Machinist will produce high-precision components using CNC machines, deburring tools, and grinding equipment while working to strict quality standards. This opportunity offers a stable, safety-focused production environment with supportive leadership, hands-on training, positive teamwork, excellent benefits, and room for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Perform deburring, grinding, and finishing operations to meet part specifications.
- Inspect machined parts for accuracy using measuring tools and established inspection methods.
- Maintain equipment, work areas, and production documentation according to shop standards.
- Follow safety procedures and support an efficient, high-quality production workflow.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $22 to $23 per hour.
- Temp-to-hire opportunity.
- Excellent benefits.
- Great opportunity with room for growth.
- Set up and operate CNC machines for aerospace component production.
- Perform deburring, grinding, finishing, and inspection of machined parts.
- Read blueprints, technical drawings, and engineering specifications.
- Support quality, safety, documentation, and production workflow requirements.
- Less than 1 year of machining, CNC, manufacturing, or related hands-on production experience.
- Ability to use basic measuring tools and follow inspection requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality parts.
- Ability to follow written instructions, safety procedures, and shop standards.
- Dependable work ethic with a willingness to learn and grow in aerospace manufacturing.
- Team-oriented mindset and ability to work well in a structured production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous exposure to CNC machining, deburring, grinding, or precision manufacturing.
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Basic understanding of blueprint reading, tolerances, and part inspection.
- Technical school, machining coursework, or related hands-on training.
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