**Job Title: Lathe Machinist** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Lathe Machinist with experience in programming on the controller (Fanuc/Mastercam) for lathe operations. The role involves a variety of tasks including making tooling, operating two lathes (Doosan turret lathe and a live spindle lathe mill turn), and ensuring smooth production processes. This position requires working independently and being responsible for checking one's own parts. The machinist will supply their own tools and handle materials such as steel, aluminum, and titanium. **Responsibilities** + Program and operate lathes using Fanuc/Mastercam controllers. + Make tooling and operate Doosan turret lathe and live spindle lathe mill turn. + Perform various tasks to keep mills running, including tooling and production changes. + Check parts independently to ensure quality and accuracy. + Run jobs for varying durations, from a week to multiple setups in a day. + Work with various materials including steel, aluminum, and titanium. + Follow verbal and written instructions, blueprints, and tooling specifications. + Ensure production stays on schedule to meet customer delivery dates. **Essential Skills** + Experience with Mastercam and Fanuc controllers. + Proficiency in operating CNC lathes and performing CNC setups. + Knowledge of G&M codes, turning centers, offsets, and live spindle operations. + Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions. + Detail-oriented and self-motivated with excellent time management skills. + Ability to multi-task and work independently. + Must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds. + Must be a citizen of the USA or a legal resident alien. + Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Understanding of the importance of adhering to company safety and quality management system policies. + Capability to identify tooling and hardware. **Why Work Here?** Our Client offers a dynamic and fast-growing environment with a strong focus on high-precision aerospace components. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, a 401K plan, paid holidays, and vacation. Join a preferred supplier for several government contractors and be part of a company committed to excellence. **Work Environment** This position is based in a machine shop environment. The machinist will work independently, managing their own tasks and tools. The role requires the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and handle a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, and titanium. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santee, California. **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.