Aerospace CNC Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist – Mastercam / 5 Axis

Carson, CA
$40–$55/hour, DOE
Full-Time | On-Site | Aerospace & Defense

Program It. Set It Up. Prove It Out.

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer / Setup Machinist with strong Mastercam skills and hands-on experience with multi-axis machining.

This role is ideal for someone who can take a blueprint or 3D model, determine the machining approach, program the part, set up the machine, and successfully work through first article production.

The shop utilizes equipment including DMG, Haas, and Kitamura CNC machines , with a strong focus on complex 4- and 5-axis work.

What You’ll Do

• Program CNC machining operations using Mastercam
• Set up and support 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machines
• Work with DMG, Haas, Kitamura, and other CNC equipment
• Read and interpret complex aerospace blueprints, GD&T, and 3D models
• Perform first article setups, dry runs, program edits, and prove-outs
• Select tooling, cutters, fixtures, and workholding
• Optimize feeds, speeds, and machining strategies
• Perform in-process inspections to verify dimensions
• Troubleshoot programming, setup, tooling, and machining issues
• Create and update setup sheets and CNC work instructions
• Train machine operators on new programs, setups, and safe operation
• Support manufacturing routers, setup times, and cycle-time improvements
• Work closely with Production and Quality on manufacturability and process improvements
• Support First Article Inspection requirements and AS9102 documentation

What We’re Looking For

• 4–6 years of CNC programming and machining experience
• Strong hands-on experience with CNC programming and machine setup
• Mastercam proficiency is required
• Experience with 4- and 5-axis CNC machining
• Experience with DMG, Haas, and Kitamura equipment strongly preferred
• Ability to take a part from blueprint or model through programming, setup, and first article
• Strong understanding of:
• • G-code
  • GD&T
  • Blueprint reading
  • Precision tolerancing
  • Tooling and fixturing
  • Feeds and speeds
• Experience machining materials such as titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Aerospace or other precision manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience working in AS9100 / AS9102 environments is a plus

Additional Experience We Value

• Mill-turn machining
• Make-to-blueprint job shop experience
• First Article Inspection
• Manufacturing routers and BOMs
• ERP/MRP systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Cycle-time and process improvement

ITAR Requirement

This position involves access to information regulated under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) . Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable ITAR requirements.

Schedule & Location

• 100% on-site in Carson, CA
• First shift
• Overtime may be required based on production needs
• Occasional Saturday work may be required

Why Join?

• Work on complex aerospace and defense components
• Program and set up advanced multi-axis CNC equipment
• Take ownership of parts from programming through first article
• Hands-on environment with room to grow technically
• Opportunity to develop into greater technical or leadership responsibility
• Growing company with strong customer demand
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay: $40–$55/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

If you know Mastercam , understand multi-axis machining, and can both program and set up CNC equipment , we’d like to hear from you.

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