3- and 4-Axis CNC Mill Operator -- Aerospace Latching Systems
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3- and 4-Axis CNC Mill Operator — Aerospace Latching Systems
Location: Placentia, California | Shifts: 1st and 2nd
Make precision your craftJoin a team powering flight with components that must perform flawlessly. Our client has over eight decades of aerospace excellence, supplying high‑performance latching solutions across commercial, military, and space programmes. Stability, growth, and a supportive culture are core to how they operate.
Your core responsibilities- Operate vertical CNC milling centers (3- and 4-axis) to machine parts to exact specifications.
- Translate daily production schedules into efficient setups and smooth changeovers.
- Apply routine machine care—lubrication, cleaning, and visual inspections—to ensure uptime.
- Dial in tooling, offsets, and feeds/speeds per CNC programmes to hold tight tolerances.
- Perform in-process and final inspections; verify blueprint and dimensional conformance.
- 3–6 years in a production machine shop (CNC milling emphasis preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings precisely.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and other precision metrology tools.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
- Clear spoken and written English; comfortable following technical work instructions.
- A collaborative environment with defined career growth opportunities.
- Long-term organisational stability built on 80+ years in aerospace.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and paid vacation.
Your machining supports the assembly of critical aerospace latching systems—precision that influences performance in the air and beyond.
How to move forwardAll successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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