Lead Machinist
Santa Ana, CAOverview
Commercial Warehouse
Santa Ana, CA
20054
$40 - $60
Job Description
Lead Machinist – Aerospace Manufacturing
As a Lead Machinist with PRST, you'll support a leading aerospace manufacturer in Santa Ana, CA. In this direct hire role, you'll earn competitive pay $40-$60/hr based on experience, enjoy weekly pay, health insurance benefits, and a stable full-time schedule.
Interested? Apply today!
Email your resume to: erodriguez1@peopleready.com
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Job Duties:
- Set up, program (as needed), and operate manual and CNC mills, lathes, routers, and grinders.
- Machine high-precision aerospace tooling and hardware to tight tolerances.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and CAD models.
- Inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools and make machining adjustments as needed.
- Lead, train, and mentor apprentice and junior machinists.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and work with engineering to improve tooling and production processes.
- Perform minor machine maintenance and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace while following 5S and lean manufacturing practices.
- Monitor production schedules and communicate workflow updates with supervisors.
- Assist in developing fixtures and tooling for composite layup molds and production hardware.
- Ensure compliance with all company quality, safety, and aerospace manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical training or CNC machining certifications preferred.
- 5–10 years of machining experience in a lead or senior machinist role.
- Aerospace and composite manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints and work to close tolerances.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- E-Verify - Eligible to work in the USA
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
The hourly rate for this position is $40 - $60/hour. This range is a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.
In addition to monetary compensation, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity. More information can be found by visiting flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates. Other compensations include referral bonuses opportunities. Learn more at https://skilled.peopleready.com/referral/.
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.
TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1.800.610.8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
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