Cnc Mill Machinist

Aerotek; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist / CNC Mill Operator for an aerospace-focused shop based in Long Beach, CA. You will set up and operate Makino and Haas CNC mills, run Fanuc-controlled programs, and interpret G-code to produce tight-tolerance titanium and aluminum parts.

Ideal candidates have strong mill experience in aerospace or automotive environments, can read blueprints, perform basic setups, and conduct in-process inspection with micrometers and calipers to ensure part quality.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience setting up and operating CNC milling machines.
• Work with aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum components.
• Ability to interpret drawings and apply G-code with Fanuc controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Makino mills up to the 3rd axis.
• Perform CNC milling on aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum parts.
• Use Fanuc controls to run and edit programs as needed.
• Read blueprints and work instructions to determine machining needs.
• Assist with basic setup tasks like tooling and fixturing.
• Inspect parts with micrometers and calipers for dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

CNC milling

Makino mills

Fanuc controls

G-code programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality standards

Machining setup

Team collaboration

Tools

Makino

Haas

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: CNC Machinist / CNC Mill Operator

Job Description

(UP TO $35/ per hour)

This role focuses on CNC milling operations in an aerospace machine shop, working primarily with aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum components. You will set up and operate Makino CNC machines up to the 3rd axis, using Fanuc controls and G-code programming to produce high-precision parts. The position is ideal for candidates with strong CNC mill operating experience and prior exposure to aerospace or automotive manufacturing environments, especially involving large-scale titanium and aluminum part machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines, with a primary focus on Makino mills up to the 3rd axis.
• Perform CNC mill operations on aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum components, ensuring high precision and quality.
• Use Fanuc controls to run programs, adjust parameters, and troubleshoot machining issues as needed.
• Interpret and apply G-code programming to execute machining operations and make minor program edits when required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions to determine machining requirements.
• Assist with CNC machine setup, including basic setup tasks such as tooling selection, fixture installation, and part alignment.
• Operate CNC mills and, when needed, support operations involving lathes, provided they are within an aerospace machining context.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to inspect parts and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor machining processes to maintain tight tolerances and ensure parts meet aerospace quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop safety procedures and best practices for machine operation.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve machining challenges and improve production efficiency.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable aerospace manufacturer with long-term contracts secured through 2027, offering strong job security and the opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-precision components. The environment values skilled tradespeople, provides exposure to advanced CNC technologies, and supports continuous development of your machining expertise.

Work Environment

The role is based in an aerospace machine shop environment focused on high-precision machining of titanium and aluminum components. You will work with CNC mills, including Makino and Haas machines, using Fanuc controls and G-code in a production setting. The shop is equipped with standard machining and inspection tools such as micrometers and calipers, and follows structured aerospace manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications witho