Ready to bring your multi-axis CNC lathe expertise to a thriving aerospace manufacturer with over 62 years of industry leadership?
Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of our client, an established aerospace fittings manufacturer specializing in high-precision hydraulic and pneumatic components for critical aircraft systems. This is a second-shift opportunity for skilled CNC lathe specialists who excel at both setup and production operations.
What You'll Do:
Set up and operate HAAS CNC lathes with live tooling capabilities, including multi-axis turning centers and Swiss-style machines. You'll work independently to machine precision aerospace fittings in challenging materials like titanium, heat-treated steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys, running job quantities from 20 pieces to several thousand. Your day-to-day includes reading and interpreting aerospace blueprints (AS, MS, NAS, NSA standards), selecting appropriate tooling, programming G and M codes, optimizing speeds and feeds, and performing precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators. You'll run multiple machines simultaneously, troubleshoot machining challenges, and maintain strict quality documentation following ISO 9001 and ITAR protocols.
Your Background:
You have hands-on experience with HAAS or similar CNC lathes (Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori) and are comfortable with Fanuc or other industrial controls. You've machined aerospace materials under tight tolerances and understand the precision required for critical aircraft components. Most importantly, you don't just set up machines and walk away. You stay with the job through completion, running production while monitoring quality, making adjustments, and ensuring every part meets specifications. You're proficient with basic G-Code editing, coordinate systems, and tool offset adjustments. Experience with C-axis or Y-axis live tooling operations is highly valued.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years hands-on CNC lathe setup and operation experience
- Proficiency with multi-axis CNC lathes (HAAS, Okuma, Mazak, or similar brands)
- Blueprint reading for aerospace standards and GD&T interpretation
- Precision measurement using hand tools (micrometers, calipers, comparators)
- Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, and heat-treated materials
- Ability to run multiple machines simultaneously and complete full production runs
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation practices
- Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Live tooling experience (C-axis or Y-axis operations)
- Swiss-style lathe experience (Tsugami or similar)
- AS9100 or ITAR compliance background
- First Article Inspection experience
- Certified Machinist credentials or technical training
What Makes This Opportunity Special:
Join a close-knit manufacturing team where technical knowledge is valued over years on paper and long-tenure employees are the norm. Our client offers competitive compensation with second-shift premium pay, comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and full health/dental/vision from day one, and a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM) that gives you three-day weekends every week. Consistent overtime opportunities are available on Fridays and weekends. You'll work on advanced equipment including 4-axis and 5-axis machines with pallet changers, and be part of an aggressive 5-7 year growth plan backed by significant capital investment. The company emphasizes skills-based evaluation, they assess your technical competency through hands-on testing rather than just reviewing credentials.
Interview Process:
Selected candidates will participate in an on-site interview including a hands-on skills assessment. This two-part evaluation includes blueprint reading, precision measurement demonstration, and technical knowledge questions. The assessment helps match your strengths to the right equipment and ensures you'll thrive in the role.
Location & Schedule:
On-site position in the Covina, CA area. Second shift schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM with frequent overtime opportunities.
Ready to make an impact with your CNC lathe expertise? Apply and Pave Talent will contact qualified candidates. This is a confidential search, your application is fully private. Apply now!