Machinist / Aerospace

Job Summary

We are seeking a Machinist / Aerospace candidate for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Valencia, CA. This is an excellent foot-in-the-door role with a growing aerospace manufacturing environment that produces high-precision components to strict quality standards.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with mechanical aptitude who wants to build a long-term career in machining, CNC operations, and aerospace manufacturing. Candidates with less than 1 year of experience are encouraged to apply, and training is available for motivated individuals who have hands-on mechanical experience, such as high school shop, automotive work, or personal mechanical projects.

The work environment offers strong growth potential, supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and the chance to learn valuable aerospace production skills. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to develop in a high-quality manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate CNC machines to produce precision aerospace components according to engineering specifications.
- Perform deburring, grinding, and finishing operations to ensure parts meet quality standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and production documentation.
- Inspect machined parts for accuracy, dimensions, finish, and overall quality.
- Set up and maintain machines, tools, and work areas to support safe and efficient production.
- Follow aerospace manufacturing procedures, safety guidelines, and quality requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $21 to $23 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Excellent benefits available.
- Growth opportunity with training provided for candidates with the right mechanical aptitude.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Operate CNC machinery and support machining operations for aerospace components.
- Perform deburring, grinding, and finishing work on precision parts.
- Inspect parts to confirm they meet blueprint and engineering requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production work area.

- Less than 1 year of experience accepted.
- Must have some type of hands-on mechanical experience, such as high school shop, automotive repair, working on personal vehicles, or similar mechanical projects.
- Ability to learn CNC machine operation, deburring, grinding, and precision manufacturing processes.
- Basic ability to read or learn blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable attendance, positive attitude, and willingness to be trained.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and work effectively as part of a production team.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior exposure to CNC machining, manual machining, deburring, grinding, or aerospace manufacturing.
- Experience using basic measuring tools or inspection equipment.
- Technical training, shop classes, vocational coursework, or hands-on mechanical projects.
- Interest in building a long-term career in aerospace machining or precision manufacturing.