CNC Milling Machinist – 5-Axis, On-Site Palmdale

Sun Technologies; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ACA)

401(k)

Sick leave

Job summary

Sun Technologies in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 3 to support its Tooling department on-site. This contract role runs up to 6 months with a potential extension and pays $50–$80 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

The ideal candidate will set up and operate milling machines (plain/universal, horizontal, vertical), read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure tight tolerances. Required: high school diploma or GED, 3–5 axis milling, MCAM programming, and measurement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with 3-4-5 axis milling.
• MCAM programming experience.
• Measurement and inspection skills.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate milling machines (plain/universal, horizontal, vertical) to exacting tolerances.
• Interpret blueprints and engineering specifications; select tooling; plan operation sequence and adjust speeds/feeds.
• Monitor quality per SPC or other control procedures.
• Execute own setups and determine sequence of operations; maintain accurate dimensions.

Skills

5-axis milling

Measurement & Inspection

MCAM programming

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MCAM

Job description

Sun Technologies in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 3 to support its Tooling department on-site. This contract role runs up to 6 months with a potential extension and pays $50–$80 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

The ideal candidate will set up and operate milling machines (plain/universal, horizontal, vertical), read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure tight tolerances. Required: high school diploma or GED, 3–5 axis milling, MCAM programming, and measurement