Job Title: CNC Machinist Job Description We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist with experience in milling operations, specifically working with aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum components. This position involves setting up Makino machines up to the 3rd axis, with opportunities for training on additional axis capabilities. Proficiency in Fanuc controls and G-code programming is essential. Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing, particularly with large-scale titanium and aluminum part machining, is preferred. Responsibilities • Set up and operate CNC machines, specifically Makino mills, up to the 3rd axis. • Work with aerospace-grade titanium and aluminum components. • Program machines using Fanuc controls and G-code. • Interpret and read blueprints accurately. • Utilize micrometers and calipers for precision measurement. • Ensure quality and precision in machining operations. Essential Skills • Experience with CNC machining up to the 3rd axis. • Proficiency in Fanuc Controls and G-code programming. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Skill in using micrometers and calipers. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with Haas Mills. • Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing. Why Work Here? Join a forward-thinking aerospace company with stable contracts secured up to 2027. We offer a supportive environment for professional growth and skill enhancement. Work Environment Work in a dynamic aerospace machine shop environment, equipped with advanced technology and tools. Our facility is dedicated to fostering innovation and precision in every project. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, California. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.
See More Details >>At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast has multiple CNC Machinist openings available, reporting to the Senior Manager of Machining, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities: • Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills. • Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers. • Understand speeds and feeds. • Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern. • Perform first article inspections. • Deburr all parts to ensure quality part. • Perform basic maintenance needs of the machine. Clean chips, fill coolant, add fluids, Clean machine. • Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift. Minimum Qualifications • 5+ years of CNC machining experience. • 3+ years working with CNC mills machines with HAAS, Siemens, or FANUC controls. • High school diploma or equivalency certificate. Preferred Skills & Experience • Working knowledge of GD&T. • Familiarity with inspection tools. • Working knowledge of G-code. • Strong Mechanical aptitude. • Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts. • Strong oral and written communication. • College or Trade school certificate. • Working knowledge of additive manufactured (metal 3D) parts. • Multi-axis Mill, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge. • Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously. • DMG 5-axis mill experience highly desirable. Additional Requirements • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones. • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted. • Prolonged periods of standing, pushing/pulling, lifting, and operating machines. Pay Rate Ranges • CNC Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00 • CNC Machinist II: $28.00 - $39.00 • CNC Machinist III: $35.00 - $44.00 Second Shift Differential • Additional 10% on top of hourly pay rate Second Shift Schedule • Monday through Friday • 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
See More Details >>ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! CNC MACHINIST / SENIOR CNC MACHINIST – D SHIFT Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the CNC Machinist/Senior CNC Machinist will maintain, set up and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: • Work with CNC lathe and mill machines • Read and translate drawings/CAD models • Provide feedback to improve work instructions • Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances • Work to reduce any non-conformances found by quality or engineering. • Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc. • Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area. (This position can be hired as a CNC Machinist or Senior CNC Machinist Level) YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A CNC MACHINIST: • 2+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills • Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling) • Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th Axis. • Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR CNC MACHINIST: • 5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills • Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling) • Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th axis • Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: • CNC programming experience - NX Programming • Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment • 5-axis CNC operation and setup • Competent navigating DMG Mori Machines: DMU 50,85,125, NLX 2500-4000 • Experience using Siemens, Fanuc and Celos Controls • Experience using bar feeders • Manual Programming ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Willing to work D Shift (Friday - Sunday 3:15pm - 1:45am) • Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed • Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position. • Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted. PAY RANGE: • $35 - 50 Per Hour • Plus Shift Differential WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Long Beach, CA typically begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs or postsecondary education, which combine hands-on experience with classroom learning. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840, and projects little or no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Long Beach earn an average of $1,065 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 annually. This trade offers a pathway to a stable career with strong earning potential, particularly in specialized sectors such as aerospace and defense.
