Machinist (Aerospace)

Location: Mojave, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $32.00–$50.005 per hour

Company

hirify.global engineers reusable air-launched hypersonic testbeds and provides flight data for validating advanced aerospace systems.

What you will do

• Machine precision parts, tools, and fixtures using CNC and manual lathes, mills, waterjets, grinders, and other specialized equipment.
• Run provided NC programs, set up and inspect first articles, and verify parts against engineering requirements.
• Work with engineers, shop personnel, and customers to define machining methods and operation sequences.
• Diagnose machine health and malfunctions, perform maintenance, and maintain safe operating conditions.
• Support composite fabrication, including wet lay-up, pre-preg lay-up, gap mapping, and corner tapes.
• Assist with troubleshooting, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of carrier aircraft and launch vehicle systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of machinist experience in aerospace or a comparable industry.
• Strong mechanical and metallurgical background with the ability to machine aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other materials.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, precision measuring tools, and manual machine operation.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and machining centers; knowledge of SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Mastercam, or NX CAM.
• Ability to manufacture tight-tolerance parts, design parts and fixtures, and plan machining operations.
• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours and handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Culture & Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar to a 401(k), up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work in a small team supporting rapid aerospace and flight-test operations.