Mill​/CNC​/Lathe Machinist

NOW HIRING CNC MILL/LATHE OPERATORS! Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mill Machinist to operate CNC Mills within a dynamic machine shop environment. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving high-temperature and exotic metals, ensuring precise machining to meet customer specifications.

• Set-up, verify, and operate 3rd, 4th, and 5th axis CNC mills to machine complex parts according to customer requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints to understand product specifications.
• Monitor machine operations to detect any problems.
• Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Utilize HAAS control, DMG/MORI FANUC based control, and CELEOS X.
• Work on HAAS and DMG/MORI machines.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machining and set-up.
• Proficient in milling machine operations and CNC programming codes.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with cutting tool feeds and speeds.
• Ability to set up parts independently.
• Understanding of true position tolerance and Cartesian coordinate systems.

• Sound knowledge of feeds, speeds, and material removal processes.
• Experience working to close tolerances in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in reading complicated blueprints.
• Experience in tight tolerances, plus or minus .0002.
• Job Boss experience is a plus.

Join a precision machining company known for taking on complex projects that challenge your skills and offer diverse work experiences. Benefit from stable, full-time employment, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a clean, professional shop environment. Work with modern CNC equipment and contribute to producing tight-tolerance components for advanced technology industries.

There are openings on the 2nd shift from 1:45 pm to 10:15 pm and the 3rd shift from 9:45 pm to 5:45 am, with a paid lunch. Initial orientation and QMS training will be on the first shift for 2‑4 weeks. You will collaborate with the tooling, saw cut and metal, quality, and planning and estimating departments. Please bring a 6‑inch caliper and a 1‑inch micrometer.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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 meet 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.