CNC Turner operator

Surface Tech Industries; Bommasandra; On-site; INR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Surface Tech Industries in Karnataka, India, is seeking an experienced CNC Turn Operator to set up and run CNC turning machines for precision aerospace components.

The candidate will interpret aerospace drawings with GD&T, load and edit G-code, perform first-article inspections, and ensure compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards while maintaining safety and traceability.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 4 years' experience as CNC turner in aerospace machining.
• Experience reading aerospace drawings and GD&T.
• Proven ability to setup, edit and prove out CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC turning machines with aerospace-grade tooling, fixtures, and raw materials for precision components.
• Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings and GD&T to accurately machine complex rotational parts.
• Load, edit, and adjust CNC turning programs (G-code) as needed to achieve required tolerances on precision components.
• Prove out new/complex parts independently, making necessary offsets and program adjustments to meet drawing specifications.
• Perform first-article inspections to validate dimensions and tolerances before full production runs.
• Conduct in-process and final quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and CMM to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and OEM standards throughout the machining process.
• Record machining parameters and inspection results accurately for full traceability.
• Ensure material certification and process documentation are maintained for audit readiness.
• Follow strict safety and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention practices in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Coordinate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot machining issues and support continuous improvement.
• Handle complex, close-tolerance components with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong hands-on CNC turning expertise.
• Maintain a proactive, dynamic approach anticipating job requirements and sustaining high productivity on the shop floor.

Skills

CNC turning

G-code editing

GD&T interpretation

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Set up and operate CNC turning machines with aerospace-grade tooling, fixtures, and raw materials for precision components.
2. Read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings and GD&T to accurately machine complex rotational parts.
3. Load, edit, and adjust CNC turning programs (G-code) as needed to achieve required tolerances on precision components.
4. Prove out new/complex parts independently, making necessary offsets and program adjustments to meet drawing specifications.
5. Perform first-article inspections to validate dimensions and tolerances before full production runs.
6. Conduct in-process and final quality checks using micrometers, calipers, and CMM to ensure dimensional accuracy.
7. Maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and OEM standards throughout the machining process.
8. Record machining parameters and inspection results accurately for full traceability.
9. Ensure material certification and process documentation are maintained for audit readiness.
10. Follow strict safety and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention practices in aerospace manufacturing environments.
11. Coordinate with engineers and quality teams to troubleshoot machining issues and support continuous improvement.
12. Handle complex, close-tolerance components with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong hands-on CNC turning expertise.
13. Maintain a proactive, dynamic approach anticipating job requirements and sustaining high productivity on the shop floor.

Preferred candidate profile

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 4 years of experience as CNC turner operator from Aerospace Machining Background