CNC Machine Operator Trainee - Weekend Night Shift - Aerospace

Accurus Aerospace•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role providing hands-on training in operating and maintaining CNC machining centers. The trainee works with experienced operators and supervisors to learn machine setup, operation, inspection, and basic troubleshooting. This role requires ITAR compliance; candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under the definitions provided in the posting: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected person. The position is part of a structured training program lasting approximately 90 days, typically conducted on day shift, Monday through Friday. After successful completion, the trainee may be assigned to a CNC Machine Operator Level I role based on skills, performance, and company needs. Full-time assignments after training may be scheduled on day, night, or weekend shifts. Regular on-site attendance is required. Work takes place in a manufacturing shop environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, smoke, mist, fumes or vapors, occasional extreme temperatures, and hazardous equipment. Hearing protection and required personal protective equipment must be used. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fraction conversions.
Must meet the stated U.S. Person eligibility requirements for ITAR compliance.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to communicate verbally in English and follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, sketches, and other technical information or instructions.
Experience using cranes, forklifts, and similar heavy or oversized material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate automated CNC vertical and horizontal machines.
Meet departmental and company goals, including efficiency, scrap control, time-motion, and setup-time objectives.
Interpret product blueprints, drawings, sketches, setup sheets, and other work instructions accurately.
Use calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify that parts meet specifications.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools in accordance with safety protocols and instructions.
Listen for irregular machine sounds, adjust machines to compensate for problems, and notify lead or supervisory personnel as appropriate.
Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
Enter command instructions into machine control units to start operation.
Transfer commands from servers to CNC modules using computer network links.
Set up future jobs, inspect parts, clean the work area, or perform other duties while machines are operating.
Deburr machined parts as required for work in process.
Follow safety policies and procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment.
Communicate verbally in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
Complete assigned internal training in a timely manner.
Perform other tasks or assignments as required.