Overview
We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop outside of Walnut, CA
We machine frames and structural components for defense platforms–true large-format work, on parts most machinists never get their hands on.
If your fundamentals are strong, we'll train you on large-format gantry mills, 5-axis machining centers, and supporting CNC mills and lathes.
Why Join Us
- Hone your craft: Get trained up on unique large-format gantry mills
- High-impact work: Frames and structural components for high-stakes defense platforms
- Financial impact: 45-hour weeks, additional overtime, night shift differential
Compensation
- $30–$44/hr
- 45-hour week + additional optional overtime
- Up to $100k/yr (including overtime)
Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift
- Monday - Friday
- 1st Shift: 6am-3pm
- 2nd shift: 3pm-12am
Responsibilities
- Setups: Load and verify programs, tools, offsets, and fixtures from setup sheets
- Machining: Set up and operate CNC milling and turning centers, including large-format work
- Dimensional Accuracy: Adjust machine parameters, offsets, and tooling to hold tight tolerances
- Blueprints & GD&T: Work from complex aerospace prints and customer specifications
- Inspection: Precise measurement with calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments
What You'll Run
- Equipment: Large-format gantry mills, 5-axis machining centers, and supporting CNC mills and lathes
- Parts: Frames and structural components for defense platforms
You don't need large-format or gantry experience. If you're a 3, 4, or 5-axis machinist with strong fundamentals and solid setup skills, we'll train you on the big machines.
Requirements
Requirements
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience
- 5-axis machining experience
- Strong understanding of G-code and tool paths
- Reads blueprints and GD&T
- Runs own setups from setup sheets: programs, tools, offsets, and fixtures
- Inspects own work with calipers, micrometers, and precision instruments
- U.S. person (citizen or permanent resident) — ITAR-regulated facility
Preferred:
- Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
- Large-format or gantry mill experience
- Experience machining large structural parts
Benefits
Full Benefits (Insurance, 401k, Bonus, PTO)