CNC Machinist III - 1st Shift

Eaton; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Job summary

Eaton's Aerospace Group in Irvine, CA is hiring a CNC Machinist III for 1st shift. You will set up and operate engine lathes, mills and CNC machines, following drawings and GD&T. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

The position is full-time, with hours 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and overtime may be required. Eligible for a benefits program starting day one, including PTO, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Machinist
• Must have Lathe experience 2-3 axis
• No relocation benefit offered; within 50 miles of Irvine, CA
• This position requires access to export-controlled information; US person required

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of machine tools (engine lathes, mills, CNC machines, CNC Lathes, drill presses)
• Create setups and operate CNC machines per program and work instruction via DNC link
• Work from drawings, read specifications and use measuring instruments
• Read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T
• Perform inspections and complete paperwork; maintain 5S workplace standards

Skills

CNC machining

Lathe experience (2-3 axis)

Reading drawings

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Toleran

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition ID77319-Posted11/05/2026

Eaton's IS AER FMCdivision is currently seeking aCNC Machinist III - 1st Shift at our Irvine, CA facility!

The hourly rate for this position is$34.00 per hour. The hours for this shift are 5:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. This is a full time, direct hire role; with day 1 eligibility to our benefits, including PTO, Paid Parental Leave for All, medical, dental, vision, and 401k with company match and contribution! For all benefits, check out: Eaton Benefits

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Eaton's Aerospace Group is currently recruiting for a Machinist III to set-up, adjust and operate a variety of machine tools such as engine lathes, mills, CNC Machine, CNC Lathes, drill presses and deburr experience.

• Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and boring on a variety of work requiring a degree of skill while ensuring dimensional accuracy is maintained
• Create setups and operate CNC machine to a specific program as per part number and work instruction sheet via utilization of DNC (direct numerical control) link on computer
• Work from drawings and specifications using a variety of prevision measuring instruments
• Read and interoperate engineering drawings and have an understanding of Geometric Tolerance
• Work under general supervision; work is subject to progress and final inspection
• Inspect work after completed as well as complete all appropriate inspection paperwork
• Skilled on both lathes and Mill/Turn 5-Axis
• Rotate to various types of machines in order to be competent in their operation
• Perform Lean Initiatives including Continuous Improvement
• The employee may be required to work beyond normal working hours from time to time as the workload dictates
• Comply with all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe and competent manner. Understand and meet all departmental safety objectives and goals. Keep assigned work-area clean, organized, and orderly per 5S standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• A minimum five (5) years’ previous work experience as a Machinist
• Must have Lathe experience 2-3 axis
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Irvine will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Irvine, CA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous work experience in the Aerospace Industry
• Milling 4 Axis Experience

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