Job Description
CNC Machinist
up to $50 PER HOUR
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled 5-Axis CNC Machinist to set up and operate advanced CNC milling machines for the production of complex aerospace and flight hardware components. The role requires expertise in reading blueprints, working with tight tolerances, performing precision inspections, and machining intricate parts in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Candidates should have strong setup skills, be adept at troubleshooting machining operations, and possess experience using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges. The ideal candidate will be from a high-mix, low-volume aerospace job shop and capable of working independently while upholding quality and productivity standards.
Responsibilities
+ Set up and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines.
+ Read and interpret blueprints for complex aerospace components.
+ Ensure machining operations meet tight tolerances and precision standards.
+ Perform precision inspections using micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve machining operation issues.
+ Maintain quality and productivity standards in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment.
Essential Skills
+ 5 years minimum of experience with 5-axis CNC machining in the aerospace industry.
+ Proficiency with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Cincinnati, and Heidenhain controls.
+ Ability to work with tight tolerances (± 0.001 inches).
+ Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
+ Expertise in precision inspection techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with CNC program editing and CAM software.
+ Experience in machining large aerospace parts.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a direct placement with opportunities for overtime. Benefit from a 401k plan and comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a team working on exciting projects like Blue Origin, contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology.
Work Environment
Work in a clean aerospace machine shop environment. The role involves working with advanced CNC machinery and requires precision in machining high-tolerance flight hardware and structural components.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
up to $50 PER HOUR
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled 5-Axis CNC Machinist to set up and operate advanced CNC milling machines for the production of complex aerospace and flight hardware components. The role requires expertise in reading blueprints, working with tight tolerances, performing precision inspections, and machining intricate parts in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Candidates should have strong setup skills, be adept at troubleshooting machining operations, and possess experience using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges. The ideal candidate will be from a high-mix, low-volume aerospace job shop and capable of working independently while upholding quality and productivity standards.
Responsibilities
+ Set up and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines.
+ Read and interpret blueprints for complex aerospace components.
+ Ensure machining operations meet tight tolerances and precision standards.
+ Perform precision inspections using micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
+ Troubleshoot and resolve machining operation issues.
+ Maintain quality and productivity standards in a high-mix, low-volume aerospace environment.
Essential Skills
+ 5 years minimum of experience with 5-axis CNC machining in the aerospace industry.
+ Proficiency with Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Cincinnati, and Heidenhain controls.
+ Ability to work with tight tolerances (± 0.001 inches).
+ Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
+ Expertise in precision inspection techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with CNC program editing and CAM software.
+ Experience in machining large aerospace parts.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a direct placement with opportunities for overtime. Benefit from a 401k plan and comprehensive benefits package. Be part of a team working on exciting projects like Blue Origin, contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology.
Work Environment
Work in a clean aerospace machine shop environment. The role involves working with advanced CNC machinery and requires precision in machining high-tolerance flight hardware and structural components.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $25–$50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Website | https://www.aerotek.com/ |
About Company
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Skills
- Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Aviation Industryunmatched
- Blueprintsunmatched
- Business Solutionsunmatched
- CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
- CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
- CNC Milling Machineunmatched
- Candidate Screeningunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Editingunmatched
- Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
- Hardware Componentsunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Logisticsunmatched
- Machiningunmatched
- Machining Operationsunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Production Machiningunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
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