CNC Machinist

RPS Recruitment; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Recruitment is seeking a CNC Machinist to join a world-renowned aerospace and defence segment. You will set up and operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings, and work with materials including Invar and aluminium in a high-precision environment.

You will perform in-process inspections with micrometers and calipers, maintain safety and cleanliness, and contribute to meeting production targets in a DoD-adjacent context.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Experience working to tight tolerances across complex components.
• Competence using manual inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines in line with job specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to determine machining requirements.
• Machine a range of materials including Invar, aluminium, composite and graphite.
• Perform in process inspection using manual measuring equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment while meeting production targets.

Skills

CNC milling

GD&T

Tight tolerances

Inspection tools

Tools

CNC milling machines

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a CNC Machinist looking to work on advanced machining projects? Do you have strong experience with Fanuc controls and precision machining? Are you confident working to tight tolerances across complex aerospace components? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

We are seeking a CNC Machinist to join a world renowned, single source provider of production and automated assembly systems within the aerospace and defence sector. This organisation delivers a full suite of mould and assembly tooling, including some of the largest Invar moulds ever produced, positioning them as the largest tooling group in the industry. The CNC Machinist will play a key role in supporting high precision manufacturing operations.

As the CNC Machinist your responsibilities will include

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines in line with job specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to determine machining requirements
• Machine a range of materials including Invar, aluminium, composite and graphite
• Perform in process inspection using manual measuring equipment to ensure accuracy
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment while meeting production targets

As the CNC Machinist you will bring

• Proven experience operating CNC milling machines
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and apply GD and T principles
• Experience working to tight tolerances across complex components
• Competence using manual inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers

The CNC Machinist will benefit from a contract to hire opportunity with long term potential. This role offers consistent hours and overtime based on business demand. The CNC Machinist will work within a highly specialised aerospace environment, gaining exposure to complex tooling projects and advanced machining techniques. You must be eligible to obtain DoD clearance as part of this opportunity.

All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.