Milling Machine Machinist

CNC Machinist

PGS Worldwide is seeking a CNC Machinist in Palmdale, CA for a contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The CNC Machinist will support tooling operations by setting up and operating milling machines to perform precision machining work. This role requires blueprint reading, multi-axis milling experience, CNC programming, and the ability to complete machining operations to exacting tolerances.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Blueprint reading experience.
• 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis milling experience.
• CNC programming experience, including MCAM.
• Measurement and inspection experience.
• Ability to set up and operate horizontal, vertical, plain, or universal milling machines.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, models, and engineering specifications.
• Ability to select tooling, plan machining sequences, and determine speeds, feeds, and depth of cut.
• Ability to use machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to perform standard shop computations.
• Ability to monitor and verify quality during machining operations.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience operating CNC mills, 5-axis machines, and lathes with live tooling.
• Experience developing CNC programs from drawings, models, and material requirements.
• Ability to set up and run complete machining operations independently.
• Experience with true 5-axis gantry machines, including SNK.
• Wire EDM experience.
• Experience performing in-process and pre-inspection quality checks before CMM inspection.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate milling machines for precision tooling work.
• Perform machining operations such as compound angles, contours, angular holes, helical milling, spiral milling, serrating, gear cutting, spline cutting, and keyway cutting.
• Select, mount, and align machine attachments and tooling.
• Plan machining sequences and setup methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to inspect work and maintain quality.
• Measure, mark, and scribe stock for machining.
• Support quality control requirements and maintain accurate machining standards.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite role.
• 4x10 schedule, MondayThursday.
• 40 hours per week.

Pay

• $80.59/hour

Job ID: 1444