ACARA Jobs
Machinist
Apply- ID: 556093
- Posted: 12/16/2025
- Location: Simi Valley, CA
- Category: LI - Light Industrial
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Machinist to work with our partner located out in Simi Valley, CA who specializes in Defense manufacturing.
Here is what you will get:
Pay Rate: $35 to $45/hr DOE
Shift: 9/80 with every other Friday off
Here is what you will do:
The primary purpose the Machinist position is to program, setup and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts and instruments. Additionally needs to operate manual lathes & milling machines. Performs a variety of manufacturing operations related to fabrication and/or machining of precision parts for manufacturing assembly. The position applies knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The position does require routine machine maintenance and programming capabilities.
Essential Functions:
- Proficient in the use of GIBBS CAM 2024 software with a minimum 5 years' experience.
- Program for one off prototype parts or production parts run.
- Maintains the tools and machines required for optimum job performance.
- Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision instruments such as micrometers, indicators, calipers, height gages, etc..
- Aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
- Selects the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Monitors machines during the machining process.
- Works from drawings, work orders, and instructions covering production parts or tooling requirements.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, or hand tools.
- Measures, examines, or tests completed units to check for defects and FOD to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit CNC machine control media.
- Constructs, modifies, or repairs a wide variety of product parts, subassemblies, and related tooling per blue print and/or ECN, ECO.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Degree or equivalent required and 5 years of prior related experience.
- Has their own tools, precision and hand tools.
- Minimum of 5 years manual and CNC machining experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, including setting up machine tools, lathes, and milling machines.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience reading/interpreting blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds and speeds.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.