CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Air Squared, Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Safety shoe allowance

3-weeks PTO

Job summary

Air Squared in Thornton, CO is hiring a CNC Machine Operator for the 3rd shift. You will run pre-programmed CNC mills, load/unload parts, and verify dimensions using a CMM inspection machine while maintaining tolerances per blueprints.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and prefers about 1 year of CNC Mill experience. Earn $22–$26 per hour with a 12% shift differential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must submit resume to be considered.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year experience operating a CNC Mill is preferred.
• Air Squared conducts a statewide background check, drug screening, and E-Verify employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts using pre-programmed CNC mills.
• Load and inspect parts on a pre-programmed CMM inspection machine.
• Use work offsets on manual mills and lathes.
• Use hand tools to finish machined parts as needed.
• Tighten/loosen fasteners to hold parts/fixtures.
• Assist in shipping preparation and packaging.
• Deburr parts after machining.
• Order supplies for the shop.

Skills

CNC Mills

CMM Inspection

Manual Mills/Lathe

Hand Tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Mills

CMM Inspection Machine

Manual Mill/Lathe

Job description

Description

Company: Air Squared

Title of Position: CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Position Type: Full time; Non-exempt

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting‑edge projects.

We are looking for a CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift) to support manufacturing processes through operating and performing maintenance on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. You would be responsible for running a pre-programmed machine and ensuring that machined parts meet criteria from work instructions and blueprints.

Pay Range: $22 - $26 / hour, based on experience and qualifications

3rd Shift runs Friday thru Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm and pays a 12% shift differential

Company Benefits Include

• Health Insurance through Cigna
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance with option for additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Safety shoe allowance
• 3-weeks PTO, accrual starting on day one
• 8 paid holidays plus paid Birthday holiday
• Parental Leave

Company Perks Include

• Quarterly company lunches
• Annual company picnic for employees and their families
• Fun Department activities
• Company Happy Hours and other fun events throughout the year
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

CNC Machine Operator Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload parts utilizing pre-programmed CNC mills
• Load and inspect the parts on a pre-programmed CMM inspection machine
• Use work and tool offsets on manual mill and lathe machines
• Use hand tools on machined parts when needed
• Tighten and loosen fasteners to hold parts and fixtures in place
• Assist in shipping preparation, such as packaging, shipping and receiving as need
• Deburr metal parts after they have been machined
• Order supplies for the machine shop as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned

CNC Machine Operator Qualifications

• MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 1-year experience operating a CNC Mill (preferred)
• Employment with Air Squared is contingent on passing a statewide background check, drug screening (for substances illegal in the state of Colorado), and employment verification through E-Verify

Location: Thornton, Colorado

Pay Range: $22 - $26 / hour, based on experience and qualifications

3rd Shift runs Friday thru Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm and pays a 12% shift differential

For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email [e-mail] or call [phone].

Accommodations are made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Right to Work: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf