CNC Machine Operator - Night Shift - Aerospace

About the role

Night Shift Hours are 4:30 PM - 4:00 AM with a $4/hour Shift Differential!

Responsibilities

• Operate computer-controlled machines to perform one or more machine functions required to produce customer orders.
• Accurately locate/identify the X, Y, Z axis on Vertical and Horizontal machines.
• Perform daily point checks on assigned machines and report concerns to supervisor; initiate maintenance requests if necessary.
• Maintain departmental/company goals and objectives, such as efficiencies, scrap control, time motion, and setup time reductions.
• Interpret product blueprints, drawings, sketches, set up sheets, and other work instructions.
• Use scales, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure parts are machined to proper specifications.
• Remove and replace dull cutting tools following safety protocol and instructions.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect irregular sounds and adjust machines as necessary.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or machines malfunction.
• Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
• Lift workpieces manually or with hoists or cranes.
• Enter control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
• Monitor and adjust/controls coolant systems as needed.
• Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules using computer network links.
• Set up future jobs, perform inspections or part checks, clean work area, or perform other duties while machines are operating.
• Assist in training new operators.
• Deburr machined parts as required for work in process.
• Communicate verbally (English) and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform other tasks and/or assignments as required.

Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties.
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment.
• Sometimes reach overhead and reach out or down to perform duties.
• Sometimes climb steps, stairs, or ladders.
• Sometimes bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate machine and material handling controls.
• Accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Experience requirements vary based on position level.
• Experience reading & accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and other technical information/instructions is required.
• Demonstrated basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fraction conversions).
• Experience using mics, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• A history of consistent employment without unexplained or significant gaps or frequent job changes is expected.
• Completion of assigned internal training for Level I, II, or III Operators, and periodic retraining or recertification is required.
• Experience using cranes, forklifts, and similar heavy & oversized material handling equipment is preferred.

Skills

Experience using computer numerical control (CNC) machines or similar automated equipment is required.

Benefits

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website. Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices. Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page. All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination. Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.