3- and 4-Axis CNC Mill Operator — Aerospace Latching Systems

RPS Recruitment

Placentia, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Milling Machine, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, Educational Technology, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Machine Tool, Machining, Metrology, Military, Production Machining, Production Schedule, Team Player
LOCATION
Placentia, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

3- and 4-Axis CNC Mill Operator — Aerospace Latching Systems

Location: Placentia, California | Shifts: 1st and 2nd

Make precision your craft

Join a team powering flight with components that must perform flawlessly. Our client has over eight decades of aerospace excellence, supplying high‑performance latching solutions across commercial, military, and space programmes. Stability, growth, and a supportive culture are core to how they operate.

Your core responsibilities

  • Operate vertical CNC milling centers (3- and 4-axis) to machine parts to exact specifications.
  • Translate daily production schedules into efficient setups and smooth changeovers.
  • Apply routine machine care—lubrication, cleaning, and visual inspections—to ensure uptime.
  • Dial in tooling, offsets, and feeds/speeds per CNC programmes to hold tight tolerances.
  • Perform in-process and final inspections; verify blueprint and dimensional conformance.

What sets you up for success

  • 3–6 years in a production machine shop (CNC milling emphasis preferred).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings precisely.
  • Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and other precision metrology tools.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
  • Clear spoken and written English; comfortable following technical work instructions.

What you’ll appreciate

  • A collaborative environment with defined career growth opportunities.
  • Long-term organisational stability built on 80+ years in aerospace.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and paid vacation.

Role impact

Your machining supports the assembly of critical aerospace latching systems—precision that influences performance in the air and beyond.

How to move forward

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

About the Company

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