CNC Machine Operator 3 (Machine Shop)

Required Qualifications

• High School Education or GED equivalency.
• 3 years machine shop operations experience.
• Understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Ability and willingness to use basic hand tools (crimpers, soldering iron, wire strippers, brazing equipment, etc.), as well as measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, rulers, etc.).
• Basic understanding of mathematical principles (conversions to decimal system, geometry, basic math, etc.).
• Prior working knowledge of machine shop experience.
• Must be able to prove U.S. Person status (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status) due to access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment.
• Operate any time and size of single spindle or multiple spindles on a variety of operations (drilling, reaming, boring, tapping, spot facing, countersinking, etc.).
• Use all tools, jigs, figures, and gauges necessary to perform operations.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, and hand tools to fabricate parts and tools.
• Check for proper tooling, sharpness, and alignment.
• Work with close tolerances and fine finishes.
• Perform tool offset and load parts.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously.