Cnc Machinist

Job Title: 4/5-Axis CNC Machinist - Night Shift (Aerospace) (ALL LEVELS CNC OPERATORS AND MACHINISTS)
Job Description
This role focuses on setting up and operating advanced 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce complex aerospace and flight hardware components in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will interpret detailed blueprints, work to extremely tight tolerances, perform precision inspections, and machine complex parts while maintaining strict quality and productivity standards. The position requires strong setup and troubleshooting skills, as well as proficiency with common precision measuring tools.
Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce complex aerospace and flight hardware components.
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering blueprints and technical drawings to machine parts to specification.
• Maintain and machine parts to tight tolerances, including ± 0.001\" (one thousandth of an inch).
• Perform precision inspections using micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other measuring tools to verify part dimensions and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining operations, making adjustments to tooling, offsets, and programs to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Work with CNC programs and CAM software to support machining operations and ensure efficient, accurate production.
• Set up fixtures, tooling, and workholding devices for high-mix, low-volume aerospace parts.
• Operate machines equipped with Fanuc, Siemens, HAAS, Cincinnati, and Heidenhain controls as needed.
• Ensure all parts meet aerospace quality standards and customer specifications before release.
• Work independently on night shift while maintaining consistent quality, productivity, and adherence to shop procedures.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area within the aerospace machine shop.
• Collaborate with team members and support continuous improvement efforts in machining processes and workflows.

Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a long-term path to convert to a direct position, providing stability and room for growth. When converting, there is potential for a sign-on bonus, adding immediate value to your transition. You will work in a specialized aerospace environment that supports professional development, exposure to advanced technologies, and ongoing learning. The role provides meaningful advancement opportunities and the chance to contribute to high-impact aerospace, defense, and space-related programs.
Work Environment
You will work in a clean, well-organized aerospace machine shop dedicated to precision CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly of high-tolerance flight hardware and structural components. The environment centers on advanced 4- and 5-axis CNC milling machines and a range of controls including Fanuc, Siemens, HAAS, Cincinnati, and Heidenhain. The position is on night shift, requiring independent work while maintaining quality and productivity. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and a professional shop atmosphere suited to producing complex metal components for aircraft, defense, and space-related applications.
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 $25.00 - $50.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Santa Fe Springs,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.

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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):
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