Entry Level CNC Machinist

Great Hire; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hire in Buena Park, CA, is seeking skilled CNC professionals to support the production of aerospace components at an AS9100-certified facility.

Open roles range from entry-level operators to senior machinists, with responsibilities including setup, tool changes, and reading blueprints. Candidates will work with aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel, maintain tight tolerances, and ensure quality per AS9100 requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers.
• Ability to read aerospace blueprints and follow detailed instructions.
• Familiar with tight-tolerance machining and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers (VMC, turning, or multi-axis).
• Perform setups, tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments.
• Read and interpret aerospace blueprints and technical drawings.
• Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Maintain tight tolerances (±0.001").

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

AS9100 knowledge

Safety procedures

Quality control

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

VMC machines

Job description

Buena Park, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026

We are seeking skilled CNC professionals to support the production of high‑precision aerospace components. We operate an AS9100‑certified facility and manufacture tight‑tolerance parts for aviation and defense programs. Multiple skill levels are welcome — from entry‑level operators to senior machinists.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers (VMC, turning, or multi‑axis depending on experience)

Perform setups, tool changes, offsets, and basic machine adjustments

Read and interpret aerospace blueprints and technical drawings

Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision tools

Maintain tight tolerances (commonly ±0.001")

Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel

Document production and inspection results per AS9100 requirements

Follow all safety, quality, and process control procedures

Support production flow and maintain a clean, organized work area

Requirements

Requirements

Entry Level candidates: Do you like working with your hands and making something from scratch? This may be the job for you

Experience operating CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers

Ability to read aerospace blueprints and follow detailed instructions

Skilled with precision measurement tools

Familiarity with tight‑tolerance machining

Understanding of AS9100 or similar aerospace quality standards

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and quality focus

Compliance Requirements

Must be able to complete I‑9 employment verification

Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Great Hire is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, employing, retaining, promoting, terminating, and otherwise treating all employees on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.