Milling Machine Machinist 1

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Milling Machine Machinist 1 for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
o The flexibility to work any shift as needed.
o Machinist experience.
o Mechanically incline.
o Waterjet, CNC plasma cutter or CNC Laser cutter experience needed.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Milling Machine Machinist 1 sets up and operates plain or universal, horizontal, or vertical milling machines to perform machining operations such as compound angles and contours; boring compound angular holes; doing helical and spiral milling; serrating; and gear, spline, and keyway cutting to exacting tolerances. Selects, mounts, and aligns various specialized machine attachments and standard or improvised tooling; plans sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; determines, sets, and adjusts speeds, feeds, and depth of cut; interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; uses a variety of machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations; and measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience in the use of various measuring instruments to include micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, comparators, or other instruments.
o Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Excel, outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
o 3 axis machining programming using Master CAM.
o Previous experience running Water jets, CNC laser table, CNC plasma table.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working overhead.


REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 4/10 workweek. 100% on-site.

 
Job Number: 217633
Job Location: Palmdale, CA
Rate: Up to $24.43 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 03/27/2026
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Christophor Long
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: clong@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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