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Machinist III

DPP


Job Location:

Lake Charles, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 6 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Machinist III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work location: Onsite in Lake Charles LA
Duration: 12 months
Shift: Must be able to work Mon-Thurs 6:00AM-4:42PM or Mon-Thurs 4:00PM-2:42AM; overtime worked on weekends
Terms: W2 Contract
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools such as lathes milling machines shapers planers and precision grinders to make metal parts mechanisms tools or machines to exact tolerances and dimensions.
  • Interpret blueprints sketches and engineering specifications.
  • Determine sequence of operations number of cuts required and method of setup.
  • Use a variety of machinist hands tools and precision measuring instruments.
  • Make standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work tooling feeds and speeds.
  • Measure mark and scribe dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining.
  • Fit and assemble precision parts into mechanical equipment and determine materials parts and equipment required.
  • Some machines may be numerically controlled.
  • May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
Required qualifications:
  • 6 years of experience as machinist CNC experience operating HAAS or Fanuk

Interested Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D