As a Machinist - Level 2 here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments. Your role is critical in ensuring that components meet exact specifications and quality standards, supporting the manufacturing process with skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
You will report directly to our Production Supervisor and you’ll work out of our Torrance, CA location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the quality and efficiency of Honeywell’s aerospace manufacturing operations, contributing to the production of high-precision parts that are essential for aerospace safety and performance.
• Set up and operate various machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders to fabricate parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality, making adjustments as necessary to maintain tight tolerances.
• Maintain and troubleshoot machine tools to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
The annual base salary range for this position is <$52,000.00 - $78,000.00>. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
YOU MUST HAVE
• Proven experience operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to produce precision parts.
• Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials used in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy.
WE VALUE
• Technical certification or vocational training in machining or manufacturing technology.
• Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards in manufacturing processes.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date - 7/22/2026
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
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THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)
Skills Required
- Proven experience operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to produce precision parts.
- Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, and materials used in aerospace manufacturing.
- Experience with measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy.
- Candidate must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee status).
- Technical certification or vocational training in machining or manufacturing technology.
- Experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced production setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards in manufacturing processes.
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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