CNC Mill Machinist

Motive Companies, LLC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a CNC Mill Machinist in Fullerton, CA for a contract role with 6+ months duration and 2nd shift. You will set up and operate high-precision 3-5 axis CNC mills producing aircraft hardware, while ensuring tight tolerances and first article inspections.

The role requires familiarity with machining fundamentals, CNC Mill operations, and interpreting blueprints. You will use calipers and micrometers for in-process checks and provide technical guidance to peers.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with machining fundamentals.
• Thorough understanding of CNC Mill operations for ferrous, bar, and extrusion alloys.
• Understands 3-4 controls and can learn new control without formal training.
• Intermediate knowledge in using calipers, micrometers, sine bar, indicators, or other measuring instruments to check parts correctly.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and interpret blueprints/engineering data to plan and lay out operations.
• Ability to problem solve, perform first-time setup with minimal assistance, run multiple machines, read CNC programs, and deburr parts.
• 3-5 years' experience in setup and operation of CNC Mills.
• Certified Operator or ability to receive Certified Operator status.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mills to produce quality parts within the standards on the route sheet.
• Uses rotary table, index head, and tooling used in CNC Mill Operations.
• Holds close tolerances with the standards of each operation on the route sheet.
• Inspects dimensions and surface finish of products.
• Inspects own work using measuring instruments, prior to first article inspection.
• Performs first articles.
• Performs daily PM (check fluid levels, lubricating levels) as assigned.
• Provides technical support to personnel in lower classifications.
• Advises supervisor of better and more economical ways of completing operations on Material Removal Rate and tooling/process improvements.

Skills

Machining fundamentals

CNC Mill operations

Blueprint reading

First article inspection

Problem solving

Set up CNC Mills (3-5 axis)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Sine bar

Indicators

Job description

Job Details

A&D/Semi

CNC Mill Machinist Fullerton,CA Posted:10/12/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 86998

Job Category: A&D/Semi

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6+ months

Shift: 2

Position summary: Prepares and sets up the CNC Mills within the department for the fabrication of a variety of hardware used in the aircraft industry.

• Sets up and operates 3, 4, and 5 axis CNC Mills to produce quality parts within the standards on the route sheet.
• Uses rotary table, index head, and various tooling used in CNC Mill Operations.
• Holds close tolerances with the standards of each operation outlined on the route sheet.
• Inspects dimensions and surface finish of products.
• Inspects own work using measuring instruments, prior to obtaining first article inspection.
• Performs first articles.
• Performs daily PM (check fluid levels, lubricating levels) as assigned.
• Provides technical support to personnel in lower classifications.
• Advises supervisor of better and more economical ways of completing operations on Material Removal Rate (depth of cut, feeds, and speeds) and tooling/process improvements.

MUST HAVE OWN TOOLS

Job Requirements Essential skills and experience:

• Must be familiar with machining fundamentals, tool wear, and tool usage.
• Thorough understanding of CNC Mill operations for use with ferrous, bar, and extrusion in various alloys.
• Understands 3-4 controls and must be able to learn a new control without formal training.
• Intermediate knowledge in the use of calipers, micrometers, sine bar, indicators (height gauge), or any measuring instrument required to check parts correctly.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions as well as interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering data to plan and layout complete sequence of operations, according to the route sheets provided.
• Must be able to problem solve, perform first-time setup with minimal assistance, run multiple machines at the same time, read CNC programs, and debbur parts
• 3-5 years' experience in set up and operation of CNC Mills.
• Certified Operator or ability to receive Certified Operator status upon filling position.

Must have U.S. Person Status such as US Citizenship, or Permanent/Temporary Resident (Work Permit Not Accepted due to FAA Regulations as we work on Government Parts) $28-$30 per hour DOE 2nd Shift (3PM Start Time + OT) (Will Train on 1 st Shift 6 AM ? 2:30 PM for 2-3 Weeks)