Milling Machine Machinist

PGS Worldwide is seeking a CNC Machinist in Palmdale, CA for a contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The CNC Machinist will support tooling operations by setting up and operating milling machines to perform precision machining work. This role requires blueprint reading, multi-axis milling experience, CNC programming, and the ability to complete machining operations to exacting tolerances.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Blueprint reading experience.
• 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis milling experience.
• CNC programming experience, including MCAM.
• Measurement and inspection experience.
• Ability to set up and operate horizontal, vertical, plain, or universal milling machines.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to select tooling, plan machining sequences, and determine speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
• Ability to use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to perform standard shop computations.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality during machining operations.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience operating CNC mills, 5-axis machines, and lathes with live tooling.
• Experience developing CNC programs from drawings, models, and material requirements.
• Ability to set up and run complete machining operations independently.
• Experience with true 5-axis gantry machines, including SNK.
• Wire EDM experience.
• Experience performing in-process and pre-inspection quality checks before CMM inspection.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate milling machines for precision tooling work.
• Perform machining operations such as compound angles, contours, angular holes, helical milling, spiral milling, serrating, gear cutting, spline cutting, and keyway cutting.
• Select, mount, and align machine attachments and tooling.
• Plan machining sequences and setup methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect work and maintain quality.
• Measure, mark, and scribe stock for machining.
• Support quality control requirements and maintain accurate machining standards.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite role.
• 4x10 schedule, Monday–Thursday.
• 40 hours per week.

Pay

• $80.59/hour

Job ID: 1444

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.