• Mill Machinist

    Aerotek (San Diego, CA)


    Job Title: Mill Machinist** **Job Description

     

    As a Mill Machinist, you will operate CNC Mills in a dynamic machine shop environment. You will handle complex projects, machining high-temperature and exotic metals to meet customer specifications. Your role involves setting up, verifying, and operating 3rd, 4th, and 5th axis CNC mills to produce intricate parts.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up, verify, and operate CNC mills to machine complex parts.

    + 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 systems.

    + Work with HAAS and DMG/MORI machines.

    Essential Skills

    + 5 years of experience in machining and setup.

    + Knowledge of CNC programming codes.

    + Familiarity with cutting tool feeds and speeds.

    + Ability to set up parts independently.

    + Understanding of true position tolerance and Cartesian coordinate systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Sound knowledge of feeds, speeds, and material removal process.

    + Experience working to close tolerances in a high-volume environment.

    + Proficiency in reading complicated blueprints.

    + Experience with tight tolerances, plus or minus .0002.

    + JobBoss experience is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company renowned for tackling complex projects in various sectors like semiconductor, medical device, oil and gas, aerospace, and defense. Benefit from working on challenging and diverse projects with modern CNC equipment. Enjoy stable, full-time employment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a professional environment that values your skills and contributions.

    Work Environment

    The position offers openings on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, with initial orientation and QMS training on the first shift for 2-4 weeks. You'll be collaborating with multiple departments, including tooling, saw cut and metal, quality, planning, and estimating. The facility provides a clean, professional shop environment where machinists are trusted to verify their work. Expect to work with modern CNC equipment and bring your own 6-inch caliper and 1-inch mic.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

    Pay and Benefits

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

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

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    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 meets 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.