CNC Machine Operator - Aerospace

Pace Academy; Blossom (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Academy is seeking a CNC operator to set up, operate, and maintain a CNC work center. You will use precision tools to verify parts meet tolerances and follow AS-9100 procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have blueprint-reading skills, machining exposure, and a strong sense of detail. The role emphasizes teamwork, attendance, and adherence to safety protocols in a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read blueprints/drawings and interpret dimensions.
• Experience in machining environments and tolerance checks.
• Strong math skills and attention to measurement details.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain CNC work center.
• Verify parts using precision inspection tools and records.
• Follow AS-9100 policies and safe shop practices.
• Load correct programs, fixtures and tool offsets per setup sheets.
• Monitor feeds, speeds and wear for quality finishes.
• Record inspection data and verify part numbers per traveler.
• Conduct preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Work Monday–Friday with possible schedule changes to meet needs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machining experience

Quality inspection

Math skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Setup, operate and maintain the CNC work center. The role also will use precision instruments to check parts to verify they are within specific tolerances.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to Blossom Machine Production planning, build package instruction, AS-9100 Policy & Procedures, job description, and employee handbook.
• Promote a safe work environment by keeping work area neat and free from fluid spills, chips, trash, or unsecured extension cords and air hoses.
• Ensure that tool spindles, tool holders, cutting tools and tooling fixtures are 100% free from any foreign objects (burrs, chips, etc.)
• Properly indicate fixtures, establish tool length offsets (TLO's), tool loading and location of X-Y-Z zeroes per approved set-up sheets and tool lists.
• Verification and loading of Q.A. approved CNC programs received from the Shop Foreman into machine control or host computer.
• Correctly load parts on fixtures and ensure parts and fixtures are free from foreign objects (burrs, chips, etc.).
• Monitor feed rates, spindle speeds, and tool wear to ensure quality surface finish.
• Understand and interpret parts drawings visual aids, and scrap history.
• Collect Inspection data and record key characteristics measured on Operator Check Sheets to reduce process variation.
• Verify part number, dash number, lot number, drawing revisions, and special manufacturing instructions from build package documents, job traveler production note requirements and report any differences.
• Verify material type, lot number, grain direction, production cut size, and quantities per the Job Traveler.
• Receive, verify & return tooling fixtures and cutters per approved set-up sheets and tool lists.
• Monitoring coolant concentrations with refractometer to ensure tool life and reduce heat build-up in parts.
• Post accurate time worked to the correct job and operation sequence of the job traveler in the Vista data collection system.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance (PM) as scheduled.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6am to 4:30pm and Friday from 6 to 11:30am. Hours may change at times to accommodate business needs.

Education, Skills & Experience

• 2 to 3 years' experience preferred, but not required
• Aerospace industry experience is a plus
• Sound knowledge/understanding of speeds and feeds
• Proven ability to understand/read blueprints/drawings
• Proven ability to trouble-shoot problems on the floor
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use of various inspection gauges
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Attention to detail characteristics
• Meet expectations from Occupation Skills Matrix
• Capability to work within a team environment
• Excellent attendance & work history

Physical demands

• Position may require use of hands & arms with repetitive motion & reach.
• Position may require manual dexterity for handling tools and equipment.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Position may require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Position may require the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Position may require bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Position may require the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 30-75 pounds (50-75 lbs. would have partner assistance)
• Position may require activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Work Environment

The plant is a machining environment; therefore, you may be required to wear respiratory protection due to airborne particles, chemicals & solvents depending on position.

Safety glasses are required at all times in production areas. OSHA regulations are followed.

There is a drug screen required if you are hired for this position.