Milling Machine Machinist 3PGS Worldwide is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 3 in Palmdale, California for a one year contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support the Tooling department and perform milling machine setup and machining operations to exacting tolerances.
The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship.Required SkillsHigh School Diploma or GEDBlueprint reading3-, 4-, and 5-axis millingMCAM programmingMeasurement and inspectionAbility to set up and operate plain, universal, horizontal, or vertical milling machinesAbility to perform own machine setups and determine the sequence of operationsAbility to interpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specificationsExperience using machinist hand tools and precision measuring instrumentsCompletion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experiencePreferred Skills10+ years of experience operating CNC mills, including 5-axis machines, and lathes with live toolingExperience interpreting drawings, models, and material requirements to develop CNC programsAbility to independently set up machines and run complete machining operations with minimal supervisionExperience performing in-process and pre-inspection quality checks prior to CMM inspectionExperience with true 5-axis gantry machines, including SNKWire EDM operations experienceWhat You'll DoSet up and operate milling machines to perform machining operations including compound angles and contours, boring compound angular holes, helical and spiral milling, serrating, and gear, spline, and keyway cuttingSelect, mount, and align specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised toolingPlan the sequence of operations, number of cuts, and setup methodsDetermine, set, and adjust speeds, feeds, and depth of cutInterpret blueprints, sketches, and engineering specificationsUse machinist hand tools and precision measuring instrumentsMake standard shop computations and lay out stock for machiningMeasure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference pointsMonitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control proceduresWork Schedule / Shift4x10 schedule, Monday through ThursdayJob ID: 1820
Milling Machine Machinist 3 in palmdale at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $56,940–$67,600
For context, most machinists earn between $56,940–$67,600 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite.