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Milling Machinist

APR Consulting
Palmdale, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2027
An aerospace client is looking for a Milling Machinist to sets up and operates horizontal, multi joint or vertical numerical control machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours.

 
Location: Palmdale CA, 93550 (Onsite)
Position: Milling Machinist
Pay Rate: $45.85/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 4x10 (M-Th)
***Ability to work 3/10 schedule and second shift.***

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Sets up and operates horizontal, multi joint or vertical numerical control machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours; boring compound angular holes; doing helical and spiral milling; serrating; and gear, spline, and keyway cutting and spray to exacting tolerances.
  • Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; follows sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; determines, sets, and monitors speeds, feeds; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribe's dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
  • Equipment Monitoring: Oversee automated systems, robotic assembly lines, or conveyor networks using computer-controlled interfaces and HMIs.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct routine quality checks on processed or manufactured goods to ensure they meet exact specifications.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs of machine downtime, performance metrics, and maintenance activities.
  • Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations, use personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure workspaces are free of hazards. 

     
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 6 months additional education and/or related experience.
  • Experience with robotics and CNC Machining.
  • Experience with precision measuring Instruments - Micrometers, Preset Torque tools, Reference inspection gauges, Dial indicators.
  • Ability to work 3/10 schedule and second shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal CNC Machining Certificate

About our client:

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!


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