CNC Machinist

Jobot; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

PTO, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking CNC Machinists for aerospace precision machining in Santa Ana, CA. This Tier 1 supplier produces flight‑critical components and assemblies for military and space programs.

You will set up and operate vertical and horizontal CNC machines, work with engineers to improve methods, and ensure on‑target quality with precise blueprint interpretation. The role emphasizes non‑supervised setups, experience with G/M codes, and expertise in feeds and speeds optimization for life‑limited

Qualifications

• Expert blueprint reading and shop math.
• Strong command of G codes and M codes.
• Feeds/speeds optimization experience.
• Life‑limited or flight‑critical aerospace parts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate vertical and horizontal CNC machines with no supervision and ensure parts meet blueprints and customer requirements.
• Read programs, make manual edits to optimize feeds, speeds, and air time, and update setup books before completing jobs.
• Collaborate with program engineers to improve machining methods and catch nonconforming programs before first articles.
• Apply knowledge of holding fixtures, tooling, cutter compensation, G/M codes, and document revisions to reduce setup time.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Shop math

G codes

M codes

Feeds & speeds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical CNC machines

Horizontal CNC machines

Cutter compensation

Job description

CNC Machinists— Aerospace Precision Machining (Vertical & Horizontal CNC) — Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Billy Surch

Salary: $35 - $40 per hour

A bit about us

We are a Tier 1 aerospace and defense supplier producing highly engineered, flight‑critical components and complex assemblies for military and space programs worldwide. Our work spans extendable refueling probes, landing gear, airframe structures and composites, proprietary tanks for fixed‑wing and space applications, and main rotor and power transmission systems for rotorcraft. Specializing in life‑limited parts, we are widely recognized as a premier machining source for programs that have flown on our customers' platforms for decades.

Why join us

• Medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Flight‑critical, life‑limited work: your setups go onto real defense and space platforms, not commodity parts
• Direct collaboration with program engineers to improve machining methods and procedures

Job Details

Set up and operate vertical and horizontal CNC machines with no supervision, applying machine shop theory and procedures to produce aerospace parts that meet blueprint and customer requirements. Perform accurate, timely setups using manufacturing setup books, shop aids, and customer data — without costly mistakes. Read programs and make manual edits to optimize performance (feeds, speeds, wasted air time), and update all edits in setup books before uploading to completed jobs. Work with program engineers to improve machining methods and recognize nonconforming programs before running first article parts. Apply expert knowledge of holding fixtures, cutting tools, cutter compensation, G codes, and M codes. Document revisions, part rollovers, and critical setup information in setup books to reduce future setup time.

Looking for

• Expert blueprint reading and shop math; strong command of G/M codes, cutter compensation, and feeds/speeds optimization
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Machinist II through Machinist III / Lead considered depending on experience
• Life‑limited or flight‑critical aerospace parts
• Rotorcraft main rotor / power transmission components
• Landing gear, airframe structures, or composites
• First article / nonconforming program review

Equal Opportunity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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