PCX AeroSystems

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: PCX AeroSystems – Santa Ana / Integral Aerospace
Location: Santa Ana, California
Shop Type: Aerospace Manufacturing / Production Environment
Industries Served: Aerospace, Defense, Space Systems
Typical Work: High-mix aerospace components supporting long-term defense programs
Machining Capabilities: 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling, mill-turn machining, precision aerospace machining
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Titanium, Aerospace Alloys
Certifications: Aerospace quality systems aligned with defense manufacturing and ITAR compliance
Shift Environment: 1st and 2nd shift production environment in a climate-controlled facility

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About PCX AeroSystems – Santa Ana / Integral Aerospace

PCX AeroSystems’ Santa Ana division, operating as Integral Aerospace, is a precision aerospace manufacturing facility supporting critical aerospace and defense programs.

Located in Santa Ana, California, the shop focuses on machining high-precision components used in aircraft systems and defense applications where accuracy, repeatability, and disciplined machining processes are essential.

The facility operates in a structured aerospace environment where machinists work with advanced CNC equipment, defined work instructions, and strict quality standards. Programs are built for repeatability and long-term production stability, allowing machinists to focus on precision setups, process improvements, and producing consistent high-quality parts.

For machinists who enjoy working in an organized aerospace environment with advanced machines, complex parts, and long-term programs, this facility offers a strong technical workplace.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at PCX AeroSystems Santa Ana work on:

Part Types:
Precision aerospace components and assemblies used in defense and aerospace systems.

Production Style:
High-mix aerospace production with repeat jobs tied to long-term customer programs.

Typical Tolerances:
Tight aerospace tolerances commonly in the ±0.001″ range and tighter depending on component requirements.

Programming & Setup:
Setup machinists run programs, make light edits, adjust offsets, and support production improvements alongside engineering.

Materials Machined:

• Aluminum aerospace alloys
• Stainless steel
• Titanium
• Specialty aerospace metals

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (4-axis and 5-axis machining)
• CNC Turning / Mill-Turn machining
• Multi-axis CNC machining for complex aerospace components
• Production machining for long-term aerospace programs
• Build-to-print manufacturing from customer drawings and models

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CNC Equipment

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines

• DMG Mori 5-Axis Machining Centers
• Makino 5-Axis CNC Mills

CNC Lathes / Mill-Turn

• DMG Mori Mill-Turn Machines

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Software & Programming

CAM Software: Advanced aerospace machining CAM systems
CAD Software: Customer models and build-to-print data packages
Inspection / Programming Systems: Integrated quality systems aligned with aerospace manufacturing standards

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

PCX AeroSystems maintains strict quality standards supported by:

Certifications

• Aerospace manufacturing quality systems
• ITAR-controlled manufacturing environment

Inspection Equipment

• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Indicators
• Precision inspection tools used for in-process checks

Quality Processes

• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• In-process inspection
• Lean manufacturing and 5S practices

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at PCX AeroSystems

Machinists here value:

• A clean, organized aerospace manufacturing facility
• Advanced multi-axis CNC machines including DMG Mori and Makino
• Stable workflows tied to long-term aerospace programs
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunities to work on complex aerospace components
• A shop focused on quality, safety, and repeatable processes

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

PCX AeroSystems Santa Ana is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machinist II
• CNC Machinist III

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at PCX AeroSystems