CNC Machinist - Weekend Shift (4-Hour Premium + Shift Differential)

C/A Design Inc.•Exeter, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

C/A Design, Inc., part of The Heico Companies, is hiring a CNC Machinist to produce complex aluminum parts for the aerospace and defense industry at its state-of-the-art facility in Exeter, New Hampshire. This role is part of the manufacturing group and requires attention to detail, an understanding of how machining affects part quality, and a commitment to completing work to required standards. The CNC Machinist sets up and proves out machining operations, operates CNC milling machines, inspects parts during production, and ensures finished parts meet specifications and time standards. The role may involve running multiple CNC machines, completing secondary operations, helping operators with inspection, and training and monitoring an operator after first-article verification. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures. The job requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to safety, housekeeping, and Foreign Object Debris prevention practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of CNC setup experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Mandatory 4th-axis machining experience.
Capable of running and setting up all CNC machines in the department.
Understand and modify basic CNC programs.
Able to make basic fixtures and jigs.
Able to use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
Able to read and interpret blueprints.
Able to work scheduled shifts and overtime as required.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing and walking for extended periods; frequently operating machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach; perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions; visually inspect parts and technical documents; distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects; and hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
Able to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prototyping and first-piece development with programs experience.

Responsibilities

Promote a proactive safety culture.
Set up and prove out machined components from start to finish to obtain first-piece acceptance within required time constraints.
Operate CNC milling machines and perform in-process inspections on production jobs.
Use drawings, blueprints, job layouts, and written specifications to determine feeds, speeds, tooling, and operational sequences.
Set up and inspect first-article parts on proven programs and submit them for Quality Assurance verification, targeting an 80% approval rate.
Change cutting tools and reposition workpieces during machining.
Install cutting tools and workholding devices appropriate to the stock being machined.
Operate and adjust machines until parts meet specifications and time standards.
Adjust setups during operations to maintain accurate production and ensure secondary setups are complete.
Detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, unusual conditions, and significant variances from job standards.
Train and monitor the operator assigned to a machine after completing First Article of Verification.
Run multiple CNC machines.
Perform secondary operations specified by the traveler using tools and machines such as files, drill presses, and sanders.
Assist operators in identifying dimensions to inspect and selecting proper tools and gauges.
Ensure part quality before forwarding parts to the next operation or process.
Maintain personal work-area cleanliness and general company housekeeping.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off (PTO).
Additional 40 hours of sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Education reimbursement program for professional development.
Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
Climate-controlled facility.
Subsidized vending and on-site break areas.
Complimentary coffee and refreshments.
Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology.
Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization.