Cnc Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Machinist

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to join an established team of CNC machinists and work across multiple stations, with a primary focus on setting up and operating 3–5 axis CNC machines. You will work with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, titanium, mild steel, and aluminum, to produce precision components that meet strict engineering specifications and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3–5 axis CNC machines, including mills and lathes, to produce precision parts.
• Work with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium, ensuring proper handling and machining techniques.
• Perform a variety of machining operations, including boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading on raw material to create finished parts.
• Set up and/or verify cutting tools according to specific machine requirements and job specifications.
• Verify that all required engineering and shop documents have been obtained and are correct before starting work on a work order.
• Operate and be trained on multiple machining stations, such as drill press stations, conventional machines, large 5-axis gantry machines, MAG3 (6-axis) machines, and MAG1 (5-axis) CNC machines.
• Monitor machining processes to ensure parts meet required tolerances and dimensions in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect completed parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to dimensional requirements, making adjustments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow established shop practices and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience setting up 3–5 axis CNC machines, including mills and lathes.
• Proficiency in CNC machining operations such as boring, drilling, milling, tapping, and threading.
• Hands-on experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials.
• Ability to set up and verify cutting tools in accordance with machine and job requirements.
• Capability to read and follow engineering specifications, shop documents, and work orders accurately.
• Experience operating or willingness to learn multiple CNC and conventional stations, including 5-axis gantry machines and multi-axis MAG machines.
• Strong attention to detail to consistently achieve tight tolerances and precise dimensions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with titanium machining is highly beneficial and both CNC milling and turning (lathe) operations.
• Comfort working across different machine types, including drill presses and conventional machines.
• Ability to adapt to different stations and learn new equipment and processes as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a collaborative team of experienced machinists where cross-training on multiple advanced CNC stations is encouraged, providing strong opportunities to expand your technical skills. The environment supports precision craftsmanship and continuous learning, allowing you to deepen your expertise with complex multi-axis equipment and diverse materials.

Work Environment

The role is based in a production machine shop environment with access to a variety of CNC and conventional equipment, including 3–5 axis CNC mills and lathes, drill presses, large 5-axis gantry machines, and multi-axis MAG CNC machines. Standard work hours run from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., offering a consistent daytime schedule in a hands-on, technical setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Moorpark, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Moorpark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.