Lead CNC Machinist - Aerospace, Tight Tolerances

Jobot; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a CNC Machinist Lead for our aerospace precision shop in Pasadena, CA. You will interpret travelers, select tooling, and set up CNC mills and lathes as well as conventional equipment, delivering parts within tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates have a proven lead role in an aerospace machine shop, strong blueprint-reading skills, and experience with exotic materials. You’ll mentor a team, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous lead role in an aerospace machine shop.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Skilled in CNC setup and operation, with experience in conventional machining.
• Knowledge of machining exotic materials and working to tight tolerances.
• Excellent math skills, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Physical stamina and commitment to safety.
• Experience with continuous improvement and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job travelers and select tooling and machine setups for each project.
• Operate CNC mills and lathes, as well as conventional mills and lathes.
• Perform precision machining on close-tolerance parts (+/- 0.001", +/- 0.0005").
• Handle raw metal preparation, sanding, deburring, and inventory control.
• Use precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and angle grinders.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced aerospace shop.

Skills

Aerospace leadership

Blueprint reading

Team mentoring

CNC setup & operation

Conventional machining

Math skills

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Conventional mills

Conventional lathes

Calipers

Micrometers

Angle grinders

Job description

Jobot is seeking a CNC Machinist Lead for our aerospace precision shop in Pasadena, CA. You will interpret travelers, select tooling, and set up CNC mills and lathes as well as conventional equipment, delivering parts within tight tolerances.

Ideal candidates have a proven lead role in an aerospace machine shop, strong blueprint-reading skills, and experience with exotic materials. You’ll mentor a team, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.