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CNC Lathe Operator

MS AEROSPACE INC
SYLMAR, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

Job Details

Job Location:    SYLMAR, CA
Education Level:    High School
Salary Range:    $20.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Job Shift:    Any

Description

M.S. Aerospace Inc. (MSA) is an aerospace manufacturer of high strength specialty fasteners, including bolts, screws, studs, and pins. Our products are of the highest quality and very close tolerances. Our products support the US Government, including the ISS, Space Shuttle and the most demanding defense equipment. We also support the most demanding OEMs in the commercial aviation industry.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental,  and vision.  Join one of the fastest-growing aerospace companies by applying now ! 

CNC Lathe Operator

 Department:  

CNC Lathe 

Department/ Area:

 Machine Shop

Position Summary:  

The candidate will be responsible for operating the CNC Lathe, running, and checking production.

Daily tasks: 

Run two CNC lathes to produce aerospace fasteners meeting quality and production targets. Check bolts using precision measuring tools and gages. Record daily production into SPC and shop floor control systems 

 

Position type:

Requires full work time only. 8 hours a shift- Monday to Friday - overtime expected depending on production needs. Regular attendance is an essential job function.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

M.S. Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

M.S. Aerospace Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter XVIII, Article 9.M.S. Aerospace Inc. 13928 Balboa Blvd Sylmar, CA 91342.

Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Do first Article Inspection
  • Lifting up to 40 lbs. and moving 40 lbs. pans with dollies.
  • Standing for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching, and grasping to operate CNC lathes.

Reporting Relationships: 

Director of Manufacturing and Plant Manager

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; bend or twist their body. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is frequently required to repeat the same motion by using their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls and use their foot to press a foot peddle.  Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for long periods of time. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Working Conditions: First shift position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or slippery conditions; high, precarious places; fumes and chemical; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is required to work with cutting fluids (such as oils and coolants).

Salary : $20 - $35

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