Milling Machine Machinist I

DP Professionals

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Palmdale, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/29/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Fully onsite in Palmdale, CA

Duration:

12 months

Work schedule: 4x10 (Monday - Thursday)

Term:

W2 position

Work authorization: US Citizen

Position summary and responsibilities:

Sets up and operates horizontal, multi joint or vertical numerical control machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours; boring compound angular holes; doing helical and spiral milling; serrating; and gear, spline, and keyway cutting and spray to exacting tolerances.

Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; follows sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; determines, sets, and monitors speeds, feeds; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.

Equipment Monitoring:

Oversee automated systems, robotic assembly lines, or conveyor networks using computer-controlled interfaces and HMIs.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct routine quality checks on processed or manufactured goods to ensure they meet exact specifications.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate daily logs of machine downtime, performance metrics, and maintenance activities.

Safety Compliance:

Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure workspaces are free of hazards.

Basic qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months additional education and/or related experience.

Experience with robotics and CNC Machining.

Experience with precision measuring Instruments - Micrometers, Preset Torque tools, Reference inspection gauges, Dial indicators.

Ability to work 3/10 schedule and second shift.

Preferred:

Formal CNC Machining Certificate

Client insight:

Worldwide and across disciplines, our client is challenging what's possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace.

Interested?

Learn more:

Click the apply button to learn more about this position (26-00656).

DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry.

EOE/AA/V/D

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