Entry Level CNC Machinist

Great-Hire; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hire in Buena Park, CA is seeking an entry-level CNC machinist to operate mills and lathes and contribute to aerospace parts production.

You will read blueprints, set up tooling, measure parts, and help maintain tight tolerances while following AS9100 quality procedures. This role supports a clean, safe, and organized work area on a day shift.

Qualifications

• Entry level role suitable for hands-on learners.
• 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 (±0.001").
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills, lathes, or machining centers 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 (±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.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Job description

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

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

• 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.