CNC Operator, Manufacturing & Aerospace Machining
Overview
Own CNC milling and turning operations in a climate controlled shop, delivering high quality parts for automotive, military, and medical applications. Work across multiple machines in a team focused on precision and efficiency. Participate in minor program edits and tooling adjustments to meet production goals. This role stands out with onsite manufacturing in Minneapolis and a structured shift schedule.
What You'll Do10
- 1Operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes including Mori Seiki, Kitamura, and Robodrills with Fanuc controllers to produce parts
- 2Run production jobs for Space X and similar aerospace and defense programs
- 3Perform basic G and M code edits at the machine to adjust feeds speeds and tool paths
- 4Change tools and monitor wear to maintain part quality and machine efficiency
- 5Troubleshoot CNC alarms dimensional discrepancies and surface finish issues
- 6Load parts from blueprints and setup sheets set up workholding and verify correct program selection
- 7Maintain a clean and organized work area and document quality checks
- 8Collaborate with team to meet production schedules and part tolerances
- 9Assist in first article inspections using basic measurement tools
- 10Adhere to safety and quality procedures to minimize scrap and downtime
Requirements5
- 16 months to 3 years CNC operating experience or completion of a trade school program in machining or a related field
- 2Hands-on experience operating CNC mills or CNC lathes in a production environment
- 3Experience with Haas mills and turning centers in a production setting
- 4Ability to inspect parts using micrometers calipers gauges CMMs and other precision instruments
- 5Trade school degree or formal training in CNC machining or related discipline
Salary Insight
$42 - $62k per year
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