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Karman Space & Defense

( Lathe ) CNC Machinist

Karman Space & Defense, Huntington Beach, California, us, 92615

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"Launch" your new career with AAE a Division of Karman Space & Defense!

CNC MACHINISTS!

We are looking for skilled machine operators to join our dynamic team.

1st Shift CNC Lathe: Mon‑Fri (7:30 am‑4 pm)

2nd Shift CNC Lathe: Mon‑Fri (4 pm‑12:30 am)

2nd Shift CNC Mill: Mon‑Fri (4 pm‑12:30 am)

Pay: $23/HR - $30/HR DOE

Summary The CNC Machinist will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in the setup, operation, and care of HAAS CNC lathes. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to perform the following:

Verify your own work using micrometers, gauges, a height gauge, and calipers

Multi‑task, take initiative, and communicate clearly with your team and management

Experience with composite materials is a plus

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Operate and maintain lathe and milling machines; experience operating CNC mills and/or lathes is required (5‑axis experience is a plus)

Review drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production

Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping using standard tools such as SMI's, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges

Maintain inventory of completed products

Possess attention to detail and accuracy while checking output for quality assurance; document or discard defects

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required; aerospace industry experience is a plus

Company Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

About This Career If an exciting career in the Space & Defense Industry is for you, we’d LOVE to talk to you!

KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE : Karman is the market‑leading supplier of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub‑assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply‑chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in‑house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large‑part forming, welding, heat‑age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in Greater Los Angeles and currently has five locations in Southern California and one in Mukilteo, Washington.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Details Employment Type: Full Time

Years of Experience: 3 – 5 years

Salary: $23 – $30 per hour

Bonus/Commission: None

Senior Level Mid‑Senior level

Job Function Quality Assurance, Production, and Manufacturing

Industry Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Location Huntington Beach, CA

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