CNC Machinist Intern: Fall 2026

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. is offering a paid fall internship for students pursuing machining or engineering studies. You will learn on real CNC equipment, work with seasoned machinists, and contribute to aerospace part production.

This hands-on program fits around your college schedule and may lead to continued part-time work or a full-time career after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or technical program.
• Interested in machining, engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace.
• Willing to learn and work with your hands.
• Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Load and operate CNC machines.
• Set up and run jobs with guidance from experienced machinists.
• Inspect parts and use precision measuring tools.
• Identify part defects or machine issues.
• Handle aerospace parts according to quality procedures.
• Communicate job progress and issues with the team.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Enrolled in college or technical program

Tools

CNC machines

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Description

Get paid to learn CNC machining while helping make real aerospace parts.

As a CNC Machinist Intern at Acutec, you will work alongside experienced machinists and learn how advanced CNC machines turn raw material into precision parts. This is a hands-on internship where you will be part of the team, not sitting around watching someone else work.

You will learn how to:

• Read blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications


• Load and operate CNC machines


• Set up and run jobs with guidance from experienced machinists


• Inspect parts and use precision measuring tools


• Identify part defects or machine issues


• Handle aerospace parts according to quality procedures


• Communicate job progress and issues with the team

This paid fall internship can work around your college schedule and may lead to continued part-time work or a full-time career after graduation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or technical program


• Interested in machining, engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace


• Willing to learn and work with your hands


• Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail


• Dependable and able to work as part of a team


• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Previous machining experience is helpful but not required


• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and follow all safety procedures