Precision Machinist – Honing & Lapping (Aerospace)

RPS Recruitment; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Shift differential

Contract through Dec 2027

Job summary

Woodward in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking experienced machinists to join our team, performing honing and lapping of precision components to aerospace standards. This hands-on role requires setting up mandrels, selecting stones, and maintaining tight tolerances while inspecting finished parts for quality.

Position is a contract through December 2027 with competitive hourly pay, overtime, and shift differentials. Training is provided; contact Rabeel Imrane at RPS Recruitment for details.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of machining setup experience.
• Practical experience with honing and lapping, including manual operations.
• Experience setting up mandrels and knowledge of stone types and lapping compounds.
• Strong understanding of precision machining, dimensional accuracy and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and performing honing and lapping operations to achieve precise dimensions, surface finishes and flatness.
• Operating manual and horizontal honing equipment to produce high-quality components.
• Setting up mandrels and selecting the appropriate stones and lapping compounds for each application.
• Working to engineering specifications and maintaining tight tolerances.
• Inspecting finished components to ensure they meet quality standards.

Skills

Honing

Lapping

Mandrels setup

Dimensional accuracy

Job description

Woodward in Santa Clarita, CA is seeking experienced machinists to join our team, performing honing and lapping of precision components to aerospace standards. This hands-on role requires setting up mandrels, selecting stones, and maintaining tight tolerances while inspecting finished parts for quality.

Position is a contract through December 2027 with competitive hourly pay, overtime, and shift differentials. Training is provided; contact Rabeel Imrane at RPS Recruitment for details.