Machinist

Aleron; Strathearn (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Simi Valley, CA is seeking a Machinist to program, set up and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. You will also operate manual lathes and milling machines, performing diverse fabrication tasks that require math, metal property knowledge and careful layout.

The role demands 5+ years’ experience with CNC/manual machining, blueprint interpretation, and Gibbs CAM 2024 proficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and 5 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speeds.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose the Machinist position is to program, setup and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Operate manual lathes & milling machines and perform a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and machining.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures; perform routine machine maintenance and programming.
• Proficient in Gibbs CAM 2024 software with a minimum 5 years' experience.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Machining

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GIBBS CAM 2024

Job description

Job Title: Machinist

Location: Simi Valley, CA

Employment Type: Temporary (2-3 months)

Industry: Defense Manufacturing

Compensation: $30 to $40/hr DOE

Schedule: 9/80 with every other Friday

About the Opportunity:

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

The primary purpose the Machinist position is to program, setup and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Additionally needs to operate manual lathes & milling machines. Performs a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts for manufacturing assembly. The position applies knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The position does require routine machine maintenance and programming capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Proficient in the use of GIBBS CAM 2024 software with a minimum 5 years' experience.
• Program for one off prototype parts or production parts run.
• Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gages, etc..
• Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
• Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
• Monitors machines during the machining process.
• Works from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.
• Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or hand tools.
• Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and FOD to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit CNC machine control media.
• Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling per blue print and/or ECN, ECO.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent required and 5 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speeds.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.