Impulse Space
CNC Machinist (2nd Shift)
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in CNC machining; preferred experience includes 3+ years of vertical mill setup and 1+ year setting up and operating 5-axis mills.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Machines and inspects complex aerospace components for spacecraft and rocket engine hardware in a production environment; this is a second-shift role, approximately 1:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
What you'll do
- Set up, operate, and program multi-axis CNC mills and lathes, including up to 5-axis machines.
- Inspect components with metrology equipment and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, GD&T, and tolerances.
- Troubleshoot machine and tooling issues, support maintenance, and contribute to production and process improvements.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience, particularly in aerospace machine shops and hard metals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in G-code and strong CNC mill and lathe setup and operation skills.
- Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, GD&T, and tolerances.
Nice to have
- Experience setting up vertical mills or 5-axis mills.
- Familiarity with named CAD/CAM software or CNC control systems, or experience with materials such as Inconel, titanium, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum.
Pay
$35.00 - $45.00 / hour (base pay)
Tools
G-code, NX, Solidworks HSM, Mastercam, Fusion 360, Esprit CAD/CAM, Heidenhain, Haas
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