Job Title: Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm) machinist for a large aerospace company in Los Alamitos, CA. The ideal candidate will have tool making experience, specifically with conventional/manual lathe machines. This union position offers a starting pay of $36.63 for the 2nd shift, with pay rates set for new hires and increasing over time. You will assist in the assembly, fabrication, and weld preparation of aerospace metal ducting systems. This role combines duties of CNC Lathe or CNC Mill Setup Specialist, Journeyman Machinist, and Tool Maker Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Perform close tolerance set-ups of CNC Lathes/Mills, Conventional Lathes/Mills, and other machine shop equipment.

• Validate and optimize new CNC programs.

• Suggest improvements to existing CNC programs for continuous improvement.

• Start a tool and complete it to final approval.

• Perform grinding of own form tools.

• Operate all necessary equipment such as tool grinders, surface grinders, drill presses, pedestal grinders, power saws, arbor presses, mills, lathes, rotary tables, optical comparators, and other machine shop equipment.

• Obtain maximum work output from all machinery and equipment used.

• Handle receiving, issuing, checking, recording, storing, and related inventory control functions.

• Perform layout operations such as detailing tools or dies, and layout parts like raw castings, forgings, and sheet metal parts.

• Fabricate tools and dies to exacting tolerances, including Class 'A' jigs and fixtures, drill jigs, check fixtures, dies for sheet metal parts, progressive or compound dies, and form and draw dies.

• Prove dies and tooling and perform rework as required.

• Complete necessary sequences of operations and layouts involving rotary tables, compound angles, and exacting tolerances.

• Maintain and verify records of all tooling locations within the area.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CNC, lathe, machine operating, grinder, mill, conventional machining, tool and die, and fabricating.

• Proficiency in tool making, conventional lathe operations, and fabricating.

• Inspection skills with blueprints, thin-wall, thin-gauge, tubing, titanium, Inconel, and stainless steel.

• Familiarity with basic hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, and mallets.

• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, pin calipers, tape measures, scales, height gauges, and depth gauges.

• Capability to work with tight tolerances such as + or - .001”.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including production control and other production/engineering documentation.

• Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially in aerospace.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Why Work Here?

This union shop offers competitive pay rates that increase over time and provides a supportive and collaborative work environment. With over 70 years of experience, the company is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets. Their products are installed on virtually every major commercial, military, and space vehicle, offering employees the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large manufacturing aerospace company with 500 employees. As a union shop, it ensures fair pay and benefits. The company specializes in high-pressure metallic ducting systems and is a primary source of rocket propulsion lines for NASA and the U.S. space launch system industry. Employees will work in a professional and dynamic setting, contributing to advanced aerospace projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76190.40 - $76190.40

Union shop

Full benefits

401k

medical

dental

large facility with lots of growth potential to move up and cross train in other areas

Options to move into lead positions and supervisors

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.