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Machine Programmer III

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Posted: 04/15/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31703 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: Machine Shop Technician

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Machine Shop Technician with our client in North Hollywood, CA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Set up and operate CNC mills/lathes and manual machines (mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, etc.).
  • Load, secure, and prepare raw materials; select tooling, fixtures, and work holding as required.
  • Program CNC equipment as needed using existing models, drawings, or process instructions.
  • Operate waterjet and other cutting equipment to rough cut and profile parts.
  • Perform part cleaning, deburring, fitting, minor rework, and basic assembly operations.
  • Inspect work using standard metrology tools; verify dimensions against drawings and specifications.
  • Support general machine shop operations, fabrication, and hardware preparation for prototype, test, and production hardware.
  • Maintain shop organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S and safety practices.
  • Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment and assist with troubleshooting machining issues.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production staff to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

Job Qualifications:
  • 5+ years experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining.
  • Demonstrated experience in a machine shop environment operating mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and other standard shop tools.
  • Proficiency with part fitting, deburring, assembly, and rework.
  • Working knowledge of shop safety practices, lockout/tagout, and proper use of PPE.
  • Experience with tool and equipment care/maintenance and 5S or similar lean practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and basic GD&T.
  • Proven ability to support prototype, test, and/or production machining with minimal supervision.
  • Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes
  • Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. This role will impact space flight programs and objectives!
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.

Desired Job Qualifications:
  • Hands-on CNC programming experience (conversational control and/or CAM).
  • Advanced CNC operation and setup skills, including fixture design and tool selection.
  • Experience operating waterjet or similar CNC cutting equipment.
  • Experience with exotic material, ceramics, and delicate parts.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: North Hollywood, CA (Onsite).
  • Pay rate: $47-$52/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jeff Morgante

I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.

Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking.  I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today! 

 

 

 

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