Tooling / CNC Operator

Epic Aircraft • Bend, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Team Building World-Class Aircraft. Epic Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, all-carbon-fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Driven by innovation, safety, and craftsmanship, we have earned a reputation as a premier aerospace manufacturer. Located in beautiful Bend, Oregon, Epic offers an exciting work environment surrounded by mountains, rivers, and year-round outdoor recreation. If you're looking for a hands-on career with growth opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to meet you. As a Tooling/CNC Operator, you'll be a key member team of our team and will help test new fixtures and programs to produce machined parts by setting up and operating a CNC machine. Additionally, the technician will fabricate, assemble, and repair various types of composite mold tooling. Will also work with a variety of composite materials, hand tools, and power tools such as grinders, saws, and sanders.

Requirements

• Experience running CNC machines
• Experience reading and understanding G Code
• Able to maintain quality and safety standards, record keeping, and maintain equipment and supplies
• Effective verbal, written, and mathematical skills are required
• Must be able to read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications, blueprints, and drawings, and perform normal math calculations easily
• Proficient and comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools
• Eye for detail and take pride in high-quality work
• Must work well independently and in a team with a great attitude
• Open to new ideas, challenges, and learning opportunities
• Self-motivated, dependable, and organized
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Troubleshooting CNC machines
• CNC Tool Selection Optimization
• Knowledge in assembly, machining, ability to read and understand drawings, quality control, and safety
• Familiarity with cutting a wide range of materials is helpful
• Fagor controller experience
• Experience working with fiber composites

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment to prove out programs and machining concepts
• Assist in troubleshooting new programs/fixtures
• Configure tools and ensure efficient production
• Use dimensional measurement tools
• Lay-up composite materials
• Vacuum bag and consolidate materials
• Read blueprints, templates, process sheets, and other authorized documents
• Develop shop aids to facilitate the fabrication of composite parts
• Perform repairs
• Maintain electronic and paper records as required
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Assist other operators
• Other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 50% employer-paid coverage for eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company match
• Two weeks of paid time off accrued annually
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Paid company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary year-end bonus program
• Company-provided work shirts
• Performance-based pay increases
• Access to the Epic Aircraft Flying Club
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment and company-sponsored events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed