Job Description
Ready to solve complex 5-axis challenges and grow into programming?
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing
Shifts: multiple available
Pay: $30–$50/hour (depending on experience). Multiple openings available.
Why this role?
- Do you thrive on transforming tough materials into precise parts on a 5-axis mill?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with engineers to make designs easier to machine?
- Do you want a defined path from operator to CNC programmer in months, not years?
The Challenge
- Operate and set up advanced 5-axis milling centers to hold tight tolerances on complex geometries.
- Jump between prototypes and scaling production as our operation accelerates.
- Edit existing programs early on; advance to full CNC programming within 6–12 months.
- Cut a variety of materials, including Inconel and metal 3D-printed blanks, as your experience allows.
Must-Haves
- Direct, hands-on 5-axis milling experience (required — non-negotiable).
- Problem-solver who works confidently without rigid, step-by-step procedures.
- Genuine ambition to advance into a more technical programming role.
Bonus Points
- DMG Mori platforms.
- Siemens controls.
- Mastercam or comparable CAM.
- Background machining exotic alloys (Inconel).
- Experience with metal additive parts.
- High-growth space/aerospace hardware experience (e.g., SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Vast).
Your Toolkit
- Proficiencies: 5-axis, problem solving.
- Machines & Tech: DMG Mori, Siemens controls.
What success looks like
- Week 1–4: Master setups, prove-out runs, and process stabilization.
- Month 2–3: Confidently edit and optimize existing programs with engineering input.
- Month 6–12: Author full CNC programs and drive repeatable, scalable production.
Join a fast-scaling team that invests in people. We’re elevating machinists into programmers—not simply filling seats.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hawthorne, CA |
| Salary | $30–$50 Per Hour |
Skills
3D Printingunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
Computer Programmingunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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