Tool Room Machinist

TA Aerospace • Santa Clarita, CA • 4h ago

The Tool Room Machinist supports production by designing, fabricating, and maintaining tooling and fixtures to meet precise specifications. This role requires advanced proficiency in operating a wide range of machining equipment, including HAAS CNC machines, lathes, EDM systems, and other precision tools. The machinist ensures all tooling is user-friendly, accurate, and delivered on time while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Primary Duties:

Set up, program, and operate CNC mills, lathes, EDM machines, grinders, and other shop equipment.

Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications to produce components to exact tolerances.

Design and fabricate tooling, dies, jigs, and fixtures; verify functionality and compliance with specifications.

Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other inspection tools to ensure quality.

Optimize machining processes for efficiency and accuracy, including tool selection and fixture design.

Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues independently to minimize downtime.

Maintain and organize tool room inventory, including consumables and raw materials; prepare purchase requisitions as needed.

Ensure proper housekeeping and adherence to safety protocols in the tool room and shop environment.

Communicate tooling capabilities and provide real-time support to operations; deliver accurate job completion estimates.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of experience as a machinist, including tool and die design, fabrication, and repair.

Proven ability to operate CNC mills, lathes, EDM machines, and related equipment.

Proficiency in common software programs, Such as MasterCam, CATIA or Solid Works.

Strong knowledge of machining principles, materials, cutting speeds, feeds, and heat treatment processes.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Skilled in shop mathematics, including geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to machine aluminum, steel, and titanium alloys to tight tolerances.

Competence in using precision measuring instruments for dimensional verification.

Ability to work independently, make decisions on tooling design and quality, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Machinist certification preferred (NIMS, MSSC, or Haas CNC).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C

TA Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

Pay Range: $25.72 - $40.26 per hour

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