CNC Machinist Intern: Fall 2026

Acutec-Precision-Aerospace,-Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Acutec-Precision-Aerospace, Inc. is offering a paid CNC Machinist Intern internship designed for students who want to learn by doing.

You will work alongside experienced machinists to learn how advanced CNC machines turn raw material into precision aerospace parts. As an intern, you will read blueprints, load and operate CNC machines, set up and run jobs with guidance, inspect parts with precision tools, identify defects, and communicate progress with the team.

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.
• 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.

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

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Communication

Hands-on machining

Education

Currently enrolled in college or technical program

Tools

CNC machines

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