Machinist II (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Torrance, California, United States; second shift, 2:00pm–10:30pm.

Salary: $30.00–$40.00 per hour.

Company

hirify.global designs and integrates primary and secondary flight control actuation systems for military aircraft, including the F-35 Lightning II and V280 Valor.

What you will do

• Set up and operate multiple manual and CNC machine types, including lathes, mills, drills, grinders, hones, and gear-machining equipment.
• Plan machining sequences, select or improve tooling, perform changeovers, and meet production cycle-time and part-count targets.
• Produce and inspect precision hardware using micrometers, calipers, comparator charts, GD&T blueprints, and first-piece and in-process checks.
• Identify defective materials, unusual conditions, blueprint or operation-sheet errors, tool wear, and machine-control problems.
• Edit G-code and M-code, perform NC/CNC block checks, and assist programming teams with resolving machining errors.
• Help optimize cell workflows, troubleshoot complex machining issues with programming and engineering teams, and mentor junior operators.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of CNC machining experience.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal, written, and computer-based work instructions or training in English; a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Experience interpreting complex GD&T symbols and gear data charts.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers, plus practical shop mathematics, trigonometry, and gear geometry.
• Ability to edit G-code and M-code at the machine control and troubleshoot setups, tool wear, and alloy-steel machining conditions independently.
• Ability to work onsite in Torrance, California, on the second shift.

Nice to have

• Experience with Gleason shapers, gear hobbing, gear skiving, or Fellows-style gear shaping.
• Experience with Okuma five-axis machining centers, multi-tasking lathes, Swiss-style lathes, or automated robotic cells.
• Experience leading 5S or Kaizen continuous-improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-oriented culture centered on technical problem-solving, trust, and collaboration.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, a generous shift differential, matching 401(k), and an employee stock purchase plan at select locations.
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings, and employee assistance benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, employee resource groups, and personal growth programs.