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CNC Machinist July 3, 2025

Located in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

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CNC Machinist

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour, DOE

7:00 am – 3:30 pm / Monday-Friday

 

A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join the team. In this role, you will operate 2, 3, 4, and/or 5-axis CNC machines as well as conventional mills and lathes to produce complex aerospace parts. You’ll demonstrate advanced cross-training flexibility by setting up and running multiple machines with little or no assistance. You are applying through Express Employment Professionals, an award-winning Staffing Firm.

CNC Machinist Responsibilities:

  • Fully operate and set up multiple CNC and conventional machines, including mills and lathes.
  • Perform pre-operational inspections and study blueprints, manuals, and dispatch specs to determine dimensions, tolerances, and setup requirements.
  • Execute complex setups independently, including changing chucking jaws, tools, and offsets.
  • Operate forklifts, cranes, and hoists to move parts between machines and storage racks.
  • Conduct trial runs to verify machine settings and adjust as needed for accuracy and quality.
  • Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and accessories.
  • Calculate and set machining parameters such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth of cut, or program CNC controls accordingly.
  • Monitor machine operations for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and make necessary adjustments.
  • Verify finished parts conform to specifications and maintain time records on BAMC.
  • Operate Gun Drill and other cutting tools for precision perforations.

CNC Machinist Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably with 3+ years of conventional machining.
  • Experience with 2- and 5-axis machining preferred.
  • Experience setting up and running a variety of manual and CNC machines.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred; trade school or equivalent experience a plus.
  • Forklift and crane operator certification preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T) preferred.
  • Basic computer skills, basic shop math and ability to read and interpret blueprints. 
  • Knowledge of heat treat processes for machined parts.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and minimizing errors

 

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