Aerospace CNC Machinist — Precision 3–5 Axis, Automation

Hartwell Corporation; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Hartwell Corporation is seeking a Machinist NC A to produce aerospace components to exact specifications. You will operate CNC tools, set up tooling, read drawings, and perform quality inspections to ensure conformance.

Collaboration with programming and maintenance of automation initiatives are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of machine shop experience, proficient in 3/4/5-axis machining, and a strong quality and safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• 4+ years on-the-job machine shop experience; and/or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NTMA or equivalent certificate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines in a production environment to manufacture parts per specifications, blueprints and work instructions.
• Set up and adjust tooling and workholding.
• Read and interpret blueprints, planning documents and work instructions.
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections.
• Collaborate with programming to prove out and optimize new and existing part numbers.
• Support automation initiatives, including lights-out and unattended machining.
• Work with tool makers, supervisors and management to improve processes, tooling and throughput.
• Perform routine machine maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, degreasing).
• Coordinate across shifts for smooth handoffs and
• Must Ship

Skills

CNC Machining & setup

Multi-axis machining (3/4/5-axis)

Blueprint reading & interpretation

Tooling & workholding knowledge

Quality & safety mindset

Troubleshooting & process optimization

Leadership experience

Aerospace/high-precision manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

4+ years machine shop experience

NTMA or equivalent certificate (preferred)

Job description

Hartwell Corporation is seeking a Machinist NC A to produce aerospace components to exact specifications. You will operate CNC tools, set up tooling, read drawings, and perform quality inspections to ensure conformance.

Collaboration with programming and maintenance of automation initiatives are key parts of the role. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of machine shop experience, proficient in 3/4/5-axis machining, and a strong quality and safety mindset.