Precision CNC Lathe & Swiss Machinist

RPS Recruitment
  • Placentia, CA
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Shape parts that help aircraft systems perform flawlessly

    Join a team dedicated to manufacturing high-precision components for aerospace latching systems. Our client has served the aerospace sector for 80+ years, providing parts for commercial, military, and space applications. Expect stability, a collaborative culture, advancement paths, competitive compensation, benefits, and paid vacation.

    Quick facts

    • Role focus: CNC machining for Milling, Lathe, Swiss, or Mill-Turn positions
    • Location: Placentia, California
    • Shifts:
      • 8-hour shifts; overtime available
      • 1st: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
      • 2nd: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
      • 3rd: 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM

    Why you'll love it

    • Make parts that matter—every feature supports flight-ready assemblies
    • Work with experienced peers in a supportive, production-driven environment
    • Grow your skills across setups, inspection, and process control

    What you'll do

    • Set up and operate vertical CNC equipment to produce components to specification
    • Prepare machines based on the daily schedule and order priorities
    • Perform routine maintenance: lubricate, clean, and inspect equipment
    • Fine-tune tooling, offsets, and programs to meet exact tolerances
    • Inspect completed parts to verify blueprint and dimensional conformity

    What you bring

    • 3–6 years of production machine shop experience
    • Strong blueprint reading and interpretation capabilities
    • Hands-on skill with micrometers, calipers, and related gauges
    • Quality-first mindset and consistent workmanship
    • Clear written and verbal English; able to follow technical procedures

    Your impact

    You'll help ensure the reliability of aerospace latching assemblies by delivering precise, repeatable parts on time.

    All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlacentia, CA

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • CNC Latheunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Latheunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Production Machiningunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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