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CNC Machinist

Long Wall·El Segundo, California
full timeEl Segundo, California

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AT A GLANCE

Manufacturing2+ years experienceFull TimeHigh school diploma required

Required

  • 2+ years experience
  • High school diploma
Preferred qualifications are helpful, not automatic disqualifiers.
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Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. We specialize in ballistic missile defense and are developing Cyclops, a low-cost, mass-producible interceptor. We also produce containerized launchers and offer low-cost t

About the role

Long Wall Company was created in 2024 to accelerate missile defense technology for the U.S. and our allies. We specialize in ballistic missile defense and are developing Cyclops, a low-cost, mass-producible interceptor. We also produce containerized launchers and offer low-cost targets for threat replication. The future of global security depends on defensive technology that redefines cost, magazine depth, and distribution to deter and defend against evolving threats. Join us. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Mission-Driven Problem Solvers– The problems in missile defense demand ingenuity. We want engineers who approach challenges with curiosity, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and stay focused on delivering the best solution for the mission. Total Ownership– We seek engineers who take full responsibility for delivering flight-ready work while recognizing that no one succeeds alone. The best engineers make their teammates better, knowing that complementary skills create force multiplication and drive mission success. CNC Machinist (Entry Level) Description We are looking for a Machine Shop Technician to support manufacturing operations for a rocket and its peripheral assemblies. We seek team members who have the ability to think critically when performing tasks to improve manufacturing processes. The Machine Shop Technician will be responsible for learning and executing manufacturing processes and for preparing and maintaining Haas CNC machines and metal 3D to enable safe, repeatable production of rocket parts on schedule. This role will have growth opportunities for advancement into various Machine Shop roles. We manufacture parts from both billet material and additively manufactured parts: Aluminum Copper Inconel Plastic Steel Stainless Steel

Responsibilities

  • Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications through post-machining operations, meeting productivity, product, and development goals
  • Process components after printing and/or machining using a variety of hand tools (powered and manual) to remove sharp edges and finish machined surfaces to meet drawing requirements
  • Assist with material inventory and prep for machining processes
  • Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances and inspect to verify using a profilometer
  • Follow work instructions for cleaning specifications and foreign object debris (FOD) mitigation processes
  • Train and develop skills to support all Component Manufacturing operations in accordance with business need, including Machine Operating (Manual/CNC Lathe and Mill, Router, Electric discharge machining (EDM), Saw, Metal 3D Printing)
  • Support with ancillary manufacturing operations, including job kitting, deburring, part marking, Foreign Object debris (FOD) mitigation, cleaning, hand drilling, tapping, and thread chasing, and Machine Preventative Maintenance
  • Own part marking per drawing and/or work order callouts
  • Support with issue ticket rework operations in accordance with issue ticket protocols
  • Support with material loading and handling

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of experience in a machine-shop or manufacturing environment (school shop hours acceptable)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T callouts
  • Working knowledge of precision measurement and inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, profilometers)
  • Proficiency using powered and manual hand tools for deburring and surface finishing to drawing requirements
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions, cleaning specifications, and FOD-mitigation procedures
  • Strong attention to detail with a consistent commitment to safety and quality standards
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. unassisted or using hoists for heavier items
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Physically fit to wear respirators
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