Machine Programmer

North Hollywood, CA

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $39.93–$48.79 / Hour (USD)

• 5 years experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining
• Set up and operate CNC mills/lathes and manual machines (mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, etc.)
• Load, secure, and prepare raw materials; select tooling, fixtures, and work holding as required
• Program CNC equipment as needed using existing models, drawings, or process instructions
• Operate waterjet and other cutting equipment to rough cut and profile parts
• Perform part cleaning, deburring, fitting, minor rework, and basic assembly operations
• Inspect work using standard metrology tools; verify dimensions against drawings and specifications
• Support general machine shop operations, fabrication, and hardware preparation for prototype, test, and production hardware
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S and safety practices
• Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment and assist with troubleshooting machining issues
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production staff to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Demonstrated experience in a machine shop environment operating mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and other standard shop tools
• Proficiency with part fitting, deburring, assembly, and rework
• Working knowledge of shop safety practices, lockout/tagout, and proper use of PPE
• Experience with tool and equipment care/maintenance and 5S or similar lean practices
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T
• Proven ability to support prototype, test, and/or production machining with minimal supervision
• Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes
• Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. This role will impact space flight programs and objectives!
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications

• 5 years experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining
• CNC mills/lathes and manual machines operation (mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, etc.)
• Loading, securing, and preparing raw materials; selecting tooling, fixtures, and work holding
• CNC equipment programming using existing models, drawings, or process instructions
• Waterjet and other cutting equipment operation to rough cut and profile parts
• Part cleaning, deburring, fitting, minor rework, and basic assembly operations
• Inspection using standard metrology tools
• Verifying dimensions against drawings and specifications
• Machine shop environment operations (mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and other standard shop tools)
• Part fitting, deburring, assembly, and rework
• Shop safety practices, lockout/tagout, and proper use of PPE
• Tool and equipment care/maintenance
• 5S or similar lean practices
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T
• Supporting prototype, test, and/or production machining with minimal supervision
• Documenting and standardizing production processes with engineering
• Prioritizing work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Product quality assurance and conformance to engineering specifications

• Hands on CNC programming experience (conversational control and/or CAM)
• Advanced CNC operation and setup skills, including fixture design and tool selection
• Experience operating waterjet or similar CNC cutting equipment
• Experience with exotic material, ceramics, and delicate parts

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Space exploration company developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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