**CNC Machinist - 5 Axis** **Job Description:** Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with a passion for precision and quality? Join our dynamic team and work with cutting-edge technology to create large, high-quality parts from titanium. You'll set up and operate CNC Mazak machines, perform your own quality checks, and interpret detailed blueprints. **Responsibilities:** + Set up and operate CNC Mazak machines to manufacture large parts. + Work with titanium and other advanced materials. + Perform quality checks using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. + Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and templates, including dimensional, true position, and circularity call outs. + Set up fixtures properly, including clamping, centering, and indicating of fixtures. + Set up cutting tools and change out inserts for cutting operations. + Monitor and control operations of equipment to ensure optimal performance. **Essential Skills:** + 5+ years of CNC machining experience. + Experience working with large parts and titanium. + Ability to perform own quality checks. + Proficiency in reading blueprints and blueprint symbols. + Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing). + Understanding of shop mathematics and Feeds & Speed calculations. + Familiarity with machines, controllers, and tools (Fanuc or Mazak). + Proficiency in using measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and bar gauges. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** + Experience with Mazak Mazatrol and 5 axis CNC machines. + Experience in the aerospace industry. + Knowledge of Mazak 1800, Mazak 1850, DMG, Okuma Multus, and Doosan Puma SMX. + Proficiency in GD&T. **Why Work Here?:** We are an international, market-leading engineering solutions provider with 26 operating businesses in 12 countries. We design, manufacture, and market high-technology components and systems for the aerospace, defense, land vehicle, and power & energy markets. Our global values include Safety, Integrity, Customer Focus, Respect & Trust, Accountability, and Excellence. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and reward employees who are motivated, innovative, and results-oriented. Join us in engineering solutions for our customers. **Work Environment:** This location is one of the largest CNC shops in San Diego, specializing in aerospace engine parts for government and commercial companies. Currently, we are working on a project for Rolls Royce and GE to manufacture parts for the LEAP engine, which will be fitted to 90% of all commercial airplanes globally. This is the largest engine overhaul project ever. **Job Type & Location:** **This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, California.** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 El Cajon,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025. **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.