Lead CNC Machinist - Aerospace Precision, Onsite Santa Ana

Aerotek; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Machinist for a large aerospace facility in Santa Ana, CA. The day shift runs 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with overtime options on weekdays and weekends. You will set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, mentor apprentices, and ensure high-precision aerospace tooling compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and experience with HAAS/Fadal or similar controls, aiming for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive CNC machining experience in aerospace/precision tooling.
• Ability to interpret drawings, CAD models, and GD&T to tight tolerances.
• Proven track record mentoring apprentices and junior machinists.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program (when required), and operate mills, lathes, routers, and grinders to machine tooling components.
• Interpret drawings and CAD models to ensure precision match to tolerances.
• Inspect parts with precision measuring tools and adjust processes for accuracy.
• Train and mentor apprentices and junior machinists on safety and best practices.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and optimize tool paths and fixturing.
• Perform basic maintenance to minimize downtime and sustain output.
• Maintain organized work area following lean principles (5S).
• Communicate workflow updates and tooling needs to supervisors.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Tooling and fixturing

Mentoring/training

HAAS/Fadal controls

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Manual machines

CNC milling

CNC turning

Job description

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Lead CNC Machinist for a large aerospace facility in Santa Ana, CA. The day shift runs 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with overtime options on weekdays and weekends. You will set up and operate manual and CNC equipment, mentor apprentices, and ensure high-precision aerospace tooling compliance.

Ideal candidates have strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and experience with HAAS/Fadal or similar controls, aiming for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement on the shop floor.