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Gear Machinist


Job Location:

Garden Grove, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 35 - 40
Posted: 7 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Gear Machinist

Western Precision Aero LLP WPA located in Garden Grove California is a manufacturer of precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and industrial markets. We are currently looking for an experienced machinist with gear shape hob and grind experience.

This individual will be responsible for operation of the following CNC gear machining equipment and part inspection:
  • Mitsubishi SE25A gear shaper.
  • Drake CNC hobber.
  • Reishauer gear grinder.
  • Other similar type of equipment.

Qualifications include:
  • 5 years of experience in CNC gear cutting.
  • Experience with using gear shaping hobbing and grinding external and internal gears to drawing requirements.
  • Experience with using manual and CMM inspection equipment to verify external and internal gears to drawing requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of set-up fixturing gear cutting and grinding tools feeds and speeds.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Experience reading blueprints specifications manufacturing orders etc.

Come in person to Western Precision Aero at 11600 Monarch Street Garden Grove CA and apply Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. You may also fax your resume to or submit via e-mail at

MIN: $35.00 to $40.00

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the positions responsibilities qualifications experience and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidates specific experience education skills and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Western Precision Aero. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen lawful permanent resident green card holders or have refugee or asylee status.