Job Title: CNC Machinist - 4 & 5 Axis (Department of Defense program)

**JOB SITE IS LOCATED IN WICHITA, KS**

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Job Description

Set up and operate 4 & 5 Axis machines to produce precision aircraft parts. This role involves reading and understanding precision instruments to ensure product conformance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 4 & 5 Axis CNC machines to produce precision parts.
• Read and understand the function of precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify product conformance.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards while working with precision aircraft parts.

Essential Skills

• Experience with CNC machine setup, specifically with 4 & 5 axis machines.
• Proficiency in using precision instruments like calipers and micrometers.
• Experience with Okuma machines.
• Active Secret Clearance required with status verification.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft structures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including some weekends.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palmdale, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Palmdale,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025.

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.