CNC Machinist - Aerospace Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist, Aerospace for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This role is ideal for a skilled machinist with 3 to 5 years of experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes in a precision manufacturing environment.

This position supports aerospace production where quality, accuracy, and attention to detail are critical. This is a great opportunity for a CNC Machinist who wants to build long-term stability with an organization that values reliable performance, technical skill, and a commitment to high-quality work.

Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace components.

• Machine parts to tight tolerances according to blueprints, GD&T, travelers, and work instructions.
• Perform tool changes, offsets, and basic program edits as needed to maintain part quality and production flow.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Work with aerospace materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and Inconel.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation while following AS9100, safety, and quality standards.

Temp-to-hire.

• Schedule: 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or CNC lathes in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Produce aerospace components to blueprint specifications and tight tolerances.
• Inspect machined parts and document production and quality results.
• Follow aerospace manufacturing standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
• 3 to 5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Ability to perform tool changes, offsets, and basic CNC program edits.
• Experience machining materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and Inconel.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to producing high-quality aerospace components.
• Ability to work in a structured manufacturing environment and follow AS9100, safety, and quality procedures.

Prior aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.

• Experience working in an AS9100 quality environment.
• Strong setup experience on both CNC mills and CNC lathes.
• Experience machining difficult materials such as titanium and Inconel.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues and make accurate adjustments to maintain quality.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.