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Aerospace CNC Machinist A
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What they do
A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$55,485 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Aerospace CNC Machinist A Hartwell Corporation $29 to $49
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SIGNING BONUS:
$2,000 to $7,500 based on machining experience and technical skill
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SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS
5% for 2nd shift and 10% for 3rd shift United States, California, Placentia 900 Richfield Road (Show on map) Sep 18, 2026
PURPOSE
AND PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITES
A Machinist NC A plays a crucial role in the manufacturing aspect of the organization. Primary responsibility is to produce components to specification that will ultimately support the assembly of aerospace latches to be delivered to customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•other duties may be assigned
Sets Up and Operates any and/or all CNC Systems 3, 4, and 5 axes in a production environment to produce parts in accordance with specifications given by blueprints, dimensional data sheets, and work order package.
Checks daily schedule (Dispatch List) to ensure what job(s) need to run for the day.
Checks, maintains, lubricates, and degreases production machines and equipment
Starts set-ups and adjusts CNC program to meet specifications required.
Loads parts for machining and performs periodic quality checks for conformance to specifications and planning documents.
Checks and inspects own parts for quality ensuring parts meet correct specifications in accordance with blueprints and data dimensional sheets.
Troubleshoots any potential problems with machinery, and/or programming. Determines and implements a resolution to problems.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Requires 4 or more years on-the-job machine shop experience; and/or
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Community College, NTMA or equivalent certificate preferred but not required.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
Must be able to use basic measuring instruments. (Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, etc.)
Must know the basics of CNC Programming.
Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions in English.