CNC Machinist

Overview

We're hiring CNC Machinists for our aerospace and defense machine shop in 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 Cincinnati gantry mills, 5-axis machining centers, and supporting CNC mills and lathes.

Why Join Us

• Hone your craft: Get trained up on large-format gantry machining that few shops can offer
• High-impact work: Frames and structural components for high-stakes defense platforms
• Financial impact: Guaranteed 45-hour weeks, additional overtime, night shift differential

Compensation

• $28–$35/hr
• Guaranteed 45-hour week + additional optional overtime
• Up to $100k/yr (including overtime)

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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
• Brands: Cincinnati large-format machines
• 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

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