Job Title: CNC Operator

Job Description

As a CNC Operator, you will start in the deburr area for approximately three weeks. Once you demonstrate proficiency in deburring and blending metals correctly, you will be assigned to a machine that aligns with your previous experience. You may also work in an assembly area performing tasks such as riveting, notching, and installing fasteners. The role involves using a paperless system for all setup sheets, and opportunities to learn new machines are available. In between machine run times, you will help in other areas of the machine shop by deburring other parts or setting them up in the tumbler.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC 3-axis mills

• Use Mori Seiki and Fadal machines

• Work with materials such as aluminum, copper, brass, carbon steel, and chromalloy

• Grind, finish, and deburr parts

• Perform basic quality inspections and read blueprints using vernier calipers, digital micrometers, and gauges

• Operate a rubber molding machine by lifting molds into place, inserting metal frames and rubber filling, and engaging the mold to press and melt the rubber

• Mill and drill parts to specification

• Measure and examine completed products for defects

• Use micrometer, drop gauge, depth mic, and other measurement tools

• Evaluate the finish for cutter wear or damage

• Read and interpret blueprints

Essential Skills

• 6+ months of CNC operating experience OR 3+ years of machine operator experience

• Ability to set up and operate the machine

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to meet production metrics

• Proficiency in reading blueprints

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC mills, especially Haas Mill and Mori Seiki

• Familiarity with G&M code programming

• Experience using digital micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools

• Knowledge of grinding, deburring, and quality inspection processes

Why Work Here?

Join a great environment with friendly people and a 'family' culture. While there is no immediate room for growth in the machine shop, yearly performance reviews provide opportunities for raises based on personal and company performance.

Work Environment

This position is within a large, open manufacturing setting that produces composite seals primarily for aerospace. The facility includes a machine shop, molding and bonding areas (machine presses), and warehouse areas. It is a very safe and clean work environment. The team is divided into three shifts: 67 people on 1st, 40 people on 2nd, and 5 people on 3rd shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $25.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.