CNC Machine Operator - Weekend Shift - Aerospace

About the role

This role involves operating CNC machines to produce customer orders. It requires meeting international traffic in arms regulations (ITAR) compliance standards and includes weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates automated CNC Vertical and horizontal machines
• Accurately locates/identifies the X, Y, Z axis on Vertical and Horizontal machines
• Performs daily point checks on assigned machines and reports concerns to supervisor
• Maintains departmental/company goals and objectives
• Interprets product blueprints, drawings, sketches, set up sheets and other work instructions
• Uses scales, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to determine part specifications
• Removes and replaces dull cutting tools following safety protocol
• Mounts, installs, aligns, and secures tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines
• Listens to machines during operation to detect irregular sounds and adjust as necessary
• Adjusts machine feed and speed, changes cutting tools, or adjusts machine controls when automatic programming is faulty
• Stops machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement
• Lifts workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes
• Enters control instructions into machine control units to start operation
• Maintains coolant systems as needed
• Transfers commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules
• Sets up future jobs, performs inspections or part checks, cleans work area, or performs other duties while machines are operating
• Assists in training new operators
• Deburrs machined parts as required for work in process
• Communicates verbally (English) and follows verbal and written instructions
• Performs other tasks and/or assignments as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a manufacturing role utilizing CNC machines or similar automated equipment for Level I
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a manufacturing role utilizing CNC machines or similar automated equipment for Level II
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a manufacturing role utilizing complex multi-axis machining centers for Level III

Qualifications

• Experience reading & accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and other technical information/instructions
• 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
• Completion of assigned internal training for Level I, II, or III Operators, and periodic retraining or recertification
• Experience using cranes, forklifts, and similar heavy & oversized material handling equipment

Skills

• Ability to listen to machines during operation to detect irregular sounds and adjust as necessary
• Ability to lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
• Ability to reach overhead and reach out or down to perform duties
• Ability to climb steps, stairs, or ladders occasionally
• Ability to bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel frequently
• Ability to use hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate machine and material handling controls
• Ability to accurately distinguish colors to respond to sensors, indicators, and color-variable dashboards

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour, plus a $4.00/hr shift differential for weekend shifts.

Schedule

Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6:00am - 6:30pm

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or 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

Working Conditions

• Excessive noise (hearing protection required)
• Dust, smoke, mist, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (continually)

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.