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Senior CNC Machinist

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Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Buena Park, CA, US

Salary

$24 - $36 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for a full-time position in Buena Park, California, within the aerospace and defense industry.
  • The role requires solid CNC machining experience, with a preference for candidates who have experience operating CNC mills and lathes, but we welcome mid-career machinists looking to advance.
  • The machinist will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC equipment to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and quality standards.
  • Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment and proficiency with precision measuring instruments, with familiarity in aerospace or defense manufacturing being a plus.
  • Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with opportunities for growth and on-the-job training, although the specific salary range is not mentioned.

Senior CNC Machinist

Location: Buena Park, California
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to join our team in Buena Park, California. This is a hands-on machining position supporting the production of precision components for the aerospace and defense industries.

While the position is titled Senior CNC Machinist, we are intentionally looking for a broad range of experience levels. The ideal candidate will have solid CNC machining experience and be comfortable working independently, but we encourage mid-career machinists who are ready to take the next step to apply.

The machinist will operate and set up CNC equipment to produce close-tolerance parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality are especially important because of the precision requirements associated with aerospace and defense components.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, or other CNC machining equipment.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
  • Make machine offsets and adjustments to maintain part quality and dimensional accuracy.
  • Inspect finished and in-process parts using precision measuring equipment.
  • Work with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
  • Identify and troubleshoot machining issues and make appropriate adjustments.
  • Follow established machining processes, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
  • Work with supervisors, programmers, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve production issues.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve machining processes, quality, and efficiency.
  • Support the production of precision components used in aerospace and defense applications.


Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a CNC machinist in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and GD&T.
  • Experience setting up and operating CNC machinery.
  • Ability to make tool offsets and basic program adjustments.
  • Proficiency using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
  • Experience with aerospace, defense, medical, or other precision manufacturing is a plus.
  • Experience with CNC mills, lathes, or both is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, or similar controls is a plus.
  • CNC programming experience is a plus but not required.
  • Experience with CAM software such as Mastercam is a plus but not required.


  • Benefits

    - Excellent room for growth and on the job training

    - Competitive pay and benefits

    - 1st shift and 2nd shift positions available




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