CNC Mill Machinist - Swing Shift (Ontario, CA)

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (as well as other auxiliary benefits i.e. life insurance, pet insurance, LTD)
• 401(k) with profit sharing company contributions
• 2 weeks paid time off in the first year, increasing to 3 weeks in the 2nd year and 4 weeks on the 4th year
• 9 paid holidays

Expected Hiring Range:  $28 -$40 per hour base rate. 
Swing shift pays a 10% differential on all wages.

SUMMARY: 
The Mill Machinist works independently and provides guidance to others. It is an advanced‐level machinist responsible for highly complex setups, machining large or unique components, developing work holding strategies, and mentoring others. This role requires mastery of CNC machining, rigging, inspection, and problem-solving. Machinist employees frequently lead technical initiatives and ensure safe, efficient machining practices across the shop.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Include the following but other duties may be assigned. *

• • Plan, perform, and/or create safe, efficient setups for very complex or unique parts.
  • Masterfully run multiple machine families, optimizing performance and cycle times.
  • Lead troubleshooting on challenging machining or tooling issues.
  • Collaborate with programming, engineering, and leadership on process improvements.
  • Recommend tooling upgrades and machining strategy modifications.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and assist with root-cause analysis.
  • Perform advanced rigging and safe handling of large or irregular parts.
  • Use overhead cranes and part flippers independently with expert competency.
  • Mentor others on safe rigging techniques.
  • Verify all dimensions and specifications using advanced inspection methods.
  • Perform own laser inspection where required.
  • Drive corrective actions related to quality deviations and scrap reduction.
  • Train Machinist I & II employees across multiple machines and processes.
  • Provide technical guidance on machining, rigging, safety, and best practices.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to increase safety, throughput, and quality.

• Reports unsafe conditions to manager. Attend all required safety training.
• Assures that his/her area is safe and cleaned at all times.
• Assist other department and/or areas as requested by management or supervisor.
• Follows all company policies and safety guidelines. Reports all accidents & injuries immediately.

• 5-10 years of experience operating/ setting up Mill machines in an aerospace or machine shop environment.
• Expert level in blueprint reading and measurement skills (calipers, micrometers).
• Mastery of advanced setups, work holding, and tool selection decisions.
• Advanced in rigging for asymmetrical, oversized, and high-risk components (basket, chocker, bridle, vertical, U)
• Strong understanding of G-code, program adjustments, and process optimization.
• Ability to satisfactorily run 5-8+ different machine types/ families at an expert level.
• Able to perform or interpret advanced inspection (including laser inspection).

• Ability to walk or move to regularly move about inside the office or onto the facility.
• Ability to see or detect, identify, recognize or Assess surroundings while in the office or facility areas
• Ability to bend, turn and stoop continuously 
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time up to the bulk of the shift
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to go up/ down staircases and platforms
• Strong manual dexterity to use tools, reach into equipment and perform mechanical task.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend approximately 0% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in an office environment and 100% of the time in the facility. When working in the facility it requires the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) safety slip/ oil resistant shoes, safety glasses, safety gloves as well as other PPE dependent on the work being performed.


 

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position