Located in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
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2nd Shift CNC Machinist - Lathe
$23.00 - $26.00 per hour, DOE
3:00 pm – 11:30 pm / Monday-Friday
A leading aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Lathe 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 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.
Lathe CNC Machinist Responsibilities:
- Fully operate and set up multiple CNC and conventional machines, including 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
Lathe CNC Machinist Qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of CNC machining experience
- 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
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Express Employment Professionals
(562) 693-5111
La Mirada, CA
2184
6709 Greenleaf Avenue
Suite 202
Whittier, CA 90601
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