CNC Mill Machinist

Job Title: CNC Mill Machinist

Job Description

This role is for an experienced CNC Mill Machinist in a busy, high-precision machine shop in Santa Fe Springs, CA. You will primarily work on CNC mill machines, handling setup and operation, interpreting blueprints and GD&T, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances and production requirements. The position offers the opportunity to train on first shift and then move to either first or second shift in a contract-to-hire arrangement with ongoing training and strong long-term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate proactively with leads and fellow machinists to review job requirements before starting work.

• Make provisions that support a safe working environment and provide guidance to coworkers as needed.

• Report any production, quality, safety, or equipment issues to operations leadership in a timely manner.

• Reduce material waste by applying innovative and efficient machining solutions.

• Follow all relevant Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and work instructions consistently.

• Set up CNC mill machines for production runs, including tooling, offsets, and changeovers.

• Operate CNC mills to produce parts that meet specified dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics to identify required dimensions and features.

• Measure and inspect parts using appropriate measuring tools to verify conformance to specifications.

• Work with tight tolerances and make precise adjustments for tool wear and offsets.

• Support production goals by meeting company output and quality requirements.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in machining processes and shop practices.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience, with strong focus on CNC mill machines.

• Previous experience working in a machine shop environment.

• Hands-on setup and operating experience on CNC mills, including offsets and changeovers.

• Ability to use common hand tools such as wrenches and related shop tools.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, and accurately identify dimensions being cut.

• Solid comprehension of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to measure parts and use measuring tools for inspection and verification.

• Understanding of G-code and tool wear conditions and how they affect machining quality.

• Ability to consistently meet company production requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely as part of daily duties.

• Ability to work with very tight tolerances and make precise adjustments.

• Strong English communication skills for reading instructions and communicating with the team.

• Excellent blueprint and schematics reading skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to perform job set-ups independently without assistance is a strong plus.

• Excellent shop math skills are a plus.

• Computer literacy and comfort using shop-related software are a plus.

• Experience with offsets and changeovers on CNC equipment.

• Experience with inspection processes and using inspection tools.

• aerospace machining or working in an aerospace machine shop is a significant plus.

• Familiarity with CNC lathes and multi-axis equipment is beneficial.

• Experience with high-precision manufacturing environments and tight quality standards.

• Comfort working on parts that may be used in commercial, industrial, and defense-related applications.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, high-technology manufacturing environment that offers a contract-to-hire path, providing long-term job security and growth. The shop invests in constant training, allowing you to expand your skills on modern CNC equipment and advance your career. You will work on challenging, high-precision parts used in a wide range of industries, giving you diverse experience and a strong professional foundation. The culture values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and supports machinists who take initiative and pride in their work.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy machine shop in Santa Fe Springs, CA, operating multiple shifts. Available schedules include first shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and second shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, with training initially conducted on first shift. The facility is a high-production manufacturing environment with over 50 CNC machines, producing precision components used in jet fighters, commercial airplanes, helicopters, satellites, race cars, medical equipment, water pumps, and other advanced applications, including some parts used for military purposes. The shop environment emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, with regular use of CNC mills, inspection tools, and standard hand tools. Employees should be comfortable working around heavy machinery, handling parts up to 50 lbs, and adhering to standard industrial shop attire appropriate for a machining and manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.