CNC Machinist (I-IV): Swing Shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm)

Company: RTC Aerospace
Location: Chatsworth
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

About RTC Aerospace: At RTC, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission! RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients’ designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace! How You’ll Make an Impact CNC Machinist can transform a rough product into something complete within exacting tolerances. They enable an organization to produce products on-time and to a customer’s requirement. Machinists work alongside many departments such as: Quality, Engineering, and Operations to produce high-quality products. What you’ll be doing as a CNC Machinist: Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location supporting our swing shift. With limited supervision, performs intermediate level machining of parts and tools. Sets up and operates all available machine tools and performs progressive machining operations on work involving close tolerances. Understands qualities of metals and alloys and applies that knowledge to parts being machined. Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications using standard measuring tools Understands and comprehends all forms of technical documents including blueprints and drawings, written specifications, charts, tables, etc. Skillfully uses all machinist hand tools and measuring instruments. Sets up and lays out own work from blueprints, sketches, and written specifications according to requirements. Maintains a track record of high-quality work with low rework and scrap history. Maintains high efficiencies and run rates for given machine. Works safely and as part of a high performing team. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience): Minimum of 2 years related experience, training, licenses/certification or demonstrated ability to perform described position responsibilities. Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time Demonstrates a good attitude toward work and arrives on time for start of shift Properly uses basic measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, indicators, etc.) Follows instructions and demonstrates strong attention to detail Understanding of basic machine language (G and M codes) Communicates well verbally and in writing Mechanically inclined, with good manual dexterity Team player with a can-do attitude Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience): 5-Axis machining and troubleshooting experience. Experience working in a low volume, high value part environment. Ability to fabricate various parts, fixtures, and jigs using machining equipment: lathes & mills Experience with MS applications Strong skills and aptitude in math Completion of vocational or college training in machine shop (Certificate of Completion of basic machining course.) Physical Demands : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs. Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move equipment. Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday. Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material. Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Work Environment: A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required. Compensation and Benefits: Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match. The CNC Machinist Compensation range for onsite California applicants is $20/hr - $28/hr commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. RTC 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. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTC’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human Resources Department. 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. To request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California. 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. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department. Compensation details: 20-28 Hourly Wage PI0de54b814798-25448-39441390

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