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Senior Machinist Aerospace Machine Shop

American Precision Tool & Engineering

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Competitive salary

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Senior Machinist – AS9100 Aerospace Machine Shop

Location: Pacoima, California Company: American Precision Tool & Engineering, Inc. Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

American Precision Tool & Engineering is an AS9100-certified aerospace and defense machine shop seeking an experienced Senior Machinist to join our growing team.

We are looking for a hands-on machinist with strong setup, troubleshooting, and precision machining experience who can help transform engineering drawings into efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes

Review engineering drawings and specifications

Work closely with CNC programmers to develop machining strategies and operation sequences

Determine first, second, and final operation processes

Recommend tooling, fixturing, and workholding solutions

Troubleshoot machining and production issues

Verify dimensional accuracy and maintain tight tolerances

Support first article inspections and quality requirements

Assist in improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing setup times

Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of machining experience preferred

Strong CNC setup experience

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

Solid understanding of GD&T

Experience holding close-tolerance aerospace components

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience

AS9100 experience

Experience with Mastercam or other CNC programming software

Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other aerospace materials

Experience with multi-operation precision components

About Us

American Precision Tool & Engineering has been serving the aerospace, defense, and advanced technology industries for over 17 years. We are committed to delivering precision-machined components that meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

We are looking for an individual who takes pride in craftsmanship, values teamwork, and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.

To Apply: Please send your résumé and work experience for consideration to View email address on click.appcast.io

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