CNC Operator

Safe Flight Instrument; City of White Plains, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-funded health care

Life insurance

On-site lunch program

401K contribution

Wellness and Education Reimbursement

Paid time off and sick time

Job summary

Safe Flight Instrument in White Plains, NY, is seeking a CNC Operator to join a precision manufacturing team. The role involves operating conventional milling machines and lathes, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances with calipers and micrometers.

On-site hours are Monday–Friday, with competitive hourly pay and training provided. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a small job shop, strong communication skills, and the ability to read production plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a small job shop.
• Ability to read blueprints and production plans.
• Experience with calipers and micrometers for quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate conventional milling machines, lathes, grinders and drilling/tapping equipment.
• Set up machines and load programs; training may be provided.
• Monitor production and track cycle times, part counts, uptime and downtime reasons.
• Perform quality control using calipers and micrometers to verify tolerances.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform light machine maintenance.
• Interpret geometric tolerancing and dimensions to ensure parts meet specs.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Quality measurement

Machine operation

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

CNC Operator

About Us:

Safe Flight, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. The company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning, and many other innovations in aircraft instrumentation, flight performance, and control systems for fixed and rotary winged aircraft. With product installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft, Safe Flight counts among its customers the majority of the world’s aircraft manufacturers, more than 50 airlines, hundreds of operators of corporate jet aircraft and U.S. and International Armed Services.

Safe Flight’s benefits include employer-funded health care, life insurance, on-site lunch program, 401K contribution, Wellness and Education Reimbursement, paid-time off and sick time, and various other programs.

Job Details:

Office hours: 7:45 am to 4:15 p.m.Monday through Friday in office. Hourly rate: $23- $25 per hour. ' Salary commensurate with experience'

Duties/Responsibilities:

• conventional milling machines,
• conventional & hardinge lathes,
• grinding machines and
• drilling tapping machines required.
• Geometric Tolerance and Dimensioning
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Experience interpreting blueprints: Technical drawings and production plans.
• Quality control: Experience with calipers and micrometers to verify that finished parts meet required tolerance.
• Setting up machines and loading programs. (Plus) we will provide training.
• Monitor production: Tracking key performance metrics like cycle times, part counts, spindle uptime, and downtime reasons.
• Machine maintenance: Light daily maintenance such as cleaning tools and keeping the work area safe.
• Efficiency: Minimize idle times and maintain process flow while on duty.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of CNC programming and/or operation a plus.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a small job shop facility.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Safe Flight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.