CNC Operator, Floater

Ascent Aerospace•Lake Orion, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a CNC Operator to work in conjunction with the CNC Department Manager and NC Programmers to establish aerospace tool setups and validate programs for use on 3-axis CNC machines. The role is responsible for the day-to-day development and complete numerical control operation of machining tools, details, and parts. The employee must follow safety procedures and policies and perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management. The position works in a manufacturing plant and may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, vibration, and moderate noise. Employees must wear the required personal protective equipment. Overtime or weekend work may be needed to meet business demands. Local travel to other sites during the workday may be required, and some projects may involve overnight or out-of-area travel paid for by the business. Employment is contingent on passing a reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. The position involves information subject to ITAR and requires applicants to qualify as U.S. persons under ITAR (U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; equivalent combinations of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge will be considered.
Five years of experience in conventional machining and/or NC machining practices.
Experience working with 3-axis Hurco CNC machines.
Experience with conversational programming.
Responsibility for numerical control database management.
Strong mathematical skills, including calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, geometric tolerance, general tolerances, and GD&T.
Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.
Must pass an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
Must be able to meet the stated vision requirements and perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving up to 35 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to use business-provided moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
Confidence leading processes and projects, and a tendency to identify opportunities.
Ability to work with the management team to help drive location performance.
Current or previous Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance, or willingness to obtain and maintain one during employment.

Responsibilities

Work with NC Programmers and the CNC Department Manager to establish NC tool setups and validate NC programs for 3-axis CNC machines.
Operate numerical control equipment for machining tools, details, and parts.
Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and policies.
Perform additional duties reasonably assigned by management.