Aerospace CNC Milling/Turning Specialist
Job Description
Job Description Bring aerospace hardware to life in Placentia, CA
Picture your day starting with a production schedule review, then dialing in your setup to cut parts that will help aircraft doors and access panels operate flawlessly. As an Aerospace CNC Milling/Turning Specialist, you'll craft precision components for advanced latching systems used across commercial, defense, and space programs.
About the company you'll support
Our client is an established designer and manufacturer of aircraft latches and latching systems with more than 80 years of industry heritage. Their reputation for quality and steady growth translates into long-term stability, professional development, and a collaborative environment. Team members enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and paid vacation.
Your shift options
- 8-hour shifts with the option for overtime
- 1st: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- 2nd: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- 3rd: 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM
Where you fit
We are hiring across specialties — Milling, Lathe, Swiss, or Mill-Turn. In this role, you will be central to the build of aerospace latching assemblies by producing components that meet exacting specifications.
What you'll do
- Set up and run vertical CNC machines to produce parts to print
- Review the daily dispatch list and ready machines to meet scheduled job orders
- Perform routine care: lubrication, cleaning, and basic inspections to keep equipment in top condition
- Adjust tooling, offsets, and program parameters to maintain tight tolerances
- Verify finished dimensions and features against blueprints and specifications
What you bring
- 3–6 years of machine shop experience in a production setting
- Fluency reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
- Meticulous attention to detail and a track record of consistent quality
- Clear spoken and written English; able to follow detailed technical instructions
Location
Placentia, California
Why this role
Join a stable, growth-oriented organization where your machining expertise directly supports flight-critical hardware. You'll collaborate with skilled teammates, expand your capabilities, and build a career with staying power.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.