Entry Level Machine Operator

Great-Hire; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hire in Anaheim, CA is seeking an entry‑level machinist to operate CNC mills and lathes, or multi‑axis centers depending on experience. You will read aerospace blueprints, perform setups, and inspect parts with precision tools to maintain tight tolerances.

The role requires standing for extended periods and lifting 30–50 lbs, with adherence to AS9100 standards. Safety, quality, and organized work habits are essential in supporting production flow.

Qualifications

• Entry Level candidates: Do you like working with your hands and making something from scratch? This may be the job for you
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers
• Ability to read aerospace blueprints and follow detailed instructions
• Skilled with precision measurement tools
• Familiarity with tight‑tolerance machining
• Understanding of AS9100 or similar aerospace quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and quality focus

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers (VMC, turning, or multi‑axis depending on experience)
• Perform setups, tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments
• Read and interpret aerospace blueprints and technical drawings
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools
• Maintain tight tolerances (commonly ±0.001")
• Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel
• Document production and inspection results per AS9100 requirements
• Follow all safety, quality, and process control procedures
• Support production flow and maintain a clean, organized work area

Skills

CNC Milling

Lathes

Machining Centers

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

AS9100 Knowledge

Job description

Anaheim, United States | Posted on 08/26/2026

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers (VMC, turning, or multi‑axis depending on experience)
• Perform setups, tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments
• Read and interpret aerospace blueprints and technical drawings
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools
• Maintain tight tolerances (commonly ±0.001")
• Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel
• Document production and inspection results per AS9100 requirements
• Follow all safety, quality, and process control procedures
• Support production flow and maintain a clean, organized work area

Requirements

• Entry Level candidates: Do you like working with your hands and making something from scratch? This may be the job for you
• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers
• Ability to read aerospace blueprints and follow detailed instructions
• Skilled with precision measurement tools
• Familiarity with tight‑tolerance machining
• Understanding of AS9100 or similar aerospace quality standards
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and quality focus

Compliance Requirements

• Must be able to complete I‑9 employment verification
• Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Great Hire is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, employing, retaining, promoting, terminating, and otherwise treating all employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.