Machinist III

Eaton’s Aerospace Group is currently seeking a Machinist III to set‑up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools including engine lathes, mills, CNC machines, drill presses, and deburr. The hourly rate is $34.00 per hour and the shift is 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Perform operations such as drilling, tapping, reaming, and boring on a variety of work pieces while ensuring dimensional accuracy.
• Create setups and operate CNC machines to specific programs as per part number and work instruction using DNC (direct numerical control) link.
• Work from drawings and specifications using a variety of precision measuring instruments and read engineering drawings with knowledge of geometric tolerance.
• Work under general supervision; subject to progress and final inspection; inspect work after completion and complete inspection paperwork.
• Skilled on lathes and mill/turn 5‑axis machines and willing to rotate to various types of machines.
• Perform Lean initiatives and Continuous Improvement activities.
• May be required to work beyond normal hours as workload dictates.
• Comply with all safety requirements, proper PPE usage, and maintain work‑area clean per 5S standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of previous machinist experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• U.S. person under ITAR; required to handle ITAR‑subject equipment.
• Lathe experience 2‑3 axis (Mazak preferred).
• Must reside within a 50‑mile radius of Irvine, CA (or active duty military exemption).

• Previous work experience in the aerospace industry.
• Milling 4‑axis experience.
• Mazak machining experience.

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