Aerospace CNC Machinist & Fabricator (5-Axis)

AstroForge Inc.; Seal Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and life

Vision and FSA benefits

3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Startup equity

Job summary

AstroForge Inc. is hiring a Machinist Fabricator to program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace components. You will work with titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and carbon fiber composites, and develop fixtures for prototypes.

The role requires GD&T familiarity and hands-on inspection with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and CMMs. Schedule includes evenings/nights and weekends at our Seal Beach facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in 5-axis CNC machining, aerospace-focused.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC machines to produce complex aerospace components.
• Work with materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and carbon composites with precise surface finish.
• Create and implement advanced fixturing and work-holding solutions for prototype parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to provide DFM feedback and propose solutions for complex geometries.
• Conduct in-process inspections and first article verifications using precision instruments.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Maintain and improve the workshop environment and document processes.

Skills

5-axis CNC machining

Exotic materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Mastercam

HyperMILL

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Job description

AstroForge Inc. is hiring a Machinist Fabricator to program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace components. You will work with titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, and carbon fiber composites, and develop fixtures for prototypes.

The role requires GD&T familiarity and hands-on inspection with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and CMMs. Schedule includes evenings/nights and weekends at our Seal Beach facility.