Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

As a machinist, you will be responsible for machining on mill, lathe, or mill turn machines to manufacture parts for the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
• Develop and review setup sheets and specifications to determine setup procedures, machining sequences, and dimensions of finished work pieces.
• Attach fixtures to machines, position, and secure work pieces in fixtures according to setup instructions.
• Assemble cutting tools in tool holders and position tool holders in machine spindles or insert cutting tools in specified machine magazines.
• Download part programs from the machine shop program storage computer to machine controls based on production schedules.
• Manipulate controls and enter commands to index cutting tools to specified set points and start machines.
• Observe and listen to machine operations to detect malfunctions such as worn or damaged cutting tools.
• Suggest program, machining, and fixture changes to improve quality and production requirements.
• Change cutting tools and location of work pieces during the machining process as specified in setup instructions.
• Measure work pieces for conformance and report discrepancies to supervisors or lead personnel.
• Adjust machine feed and speed and change cutters to machine parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Machine materials other than metal such as composites and plastics.
• Feed or remove metal, plastic, or other stock and material from machines.
• Deburr and clean parts as required.
• Clean machines, tooling, and parts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Lathe, Mill, CNC Machining, CNC Setup, CNC Program Editing, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, CNC Mill Turn.
• Experience with Haas, Mazak, Mastercam, and Okuma machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills to suggest improvements in programs and machining processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to machine materials other than metal, such as composites and plastics.

Why Work Here

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, paid personal and sick time, vacation time, holiday pay, and an employee stock purchase program. Our work culture promotes independence while encouraging collaboration when needed.

Work Environment

You will work on a 1st shift from 6:30 am to 4 pm following a 4/10 schedule. The machine shop environment can be loud at times but is clean and well-maintained. You will be part of a team of 12 to 15 machinists working independently, yet available to assist with other projects when necessary. The dress code includes jeans and steel-toed boots.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oxnard, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401K, HSA, Short and long term disability, etc. Medical, dental, vision, 401K, HSA, Short and long term disability, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.