Job Description

Fancy working on complex, precision-engineered aerospace and defence components? Are you a CNC Machinist looking for above-market hourly pay?

We’re recruiting a CNC Machinist for a long-term contract in Santa Clarita, CA, producing precision components to demanding engineering specifications.

As a CNC Machinist, you will be doing:

• Operating NC/CNC milling machines to manufacture precision components.
• Following machining programs, engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Monitoring machining operations and checking finished parts.
• Maintaining dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Supporting tooling and machine setup adjustments where required.

What we’re looking for:

• 2nd shift
• 3rd shift
• Hands-on CNC Machinist experience operating milling machines.
• Four- or five-axis experience preferred.
• Horizontal and/or vertical milling experience beneficial.
• Setup experience strongly preferred, although experienced operators without setup skills will be considered.

What’s on offer?

• Above-market hourly rates.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Contract expected through December 2027, with a possible extension.
• Overtime available during the week/weekend

Interview slots available Friday 10/23/2026

If you are a CNC Machinist, Apply immediately to secure your interview slot. An RPS Recruitment Consultant will be in touch the same working day. Slots are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Programming
• CNC Machine Repair
• Aerospace Manufacturing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)