CNC Operator (2nd Shift) - 21246

6AM City, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a CNC Operator for the 2nd shift in Long Beach, CA to support aerospace component manufacturing. The role involves operating multiple CNC mills (3-axis and 5-axis), handling large parts, and ensuring part verification to meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of CNC mill experience, familiarity with hard metals, and proficiency with micrometers/calipers. Onsite work in Long Beach is required and overtime on Fridays is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience operating a CNC mill.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC mills and FANUC controls preferred.
• Experience with large parts and hard metals.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling work centers to support production.
• Ensure milling cycles proceed to cut aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel.
• Assist with setup of raw material and load large parts into machines.
• Remove finished parts to maximize CNC production hours.
• Use micrometers/calipers to verify dimensions and tool life.
• Maintain 6S practices; keep machines clean and organized.
• Log usage in ERP and report improvement opportunities.

Skills

CNC mill operation

5-axis CNC experience

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Tools

FANUC controls

Job description

CNC Operator (2nd Shift) - Defense Search

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a CNC Operator (2nd Shift) in Long Beach, CA who possesses:

• 1+ year of experience operating a CNC mill; 5-axis and FANUC controls experience preferred
• Experience working with large parts and hard metals
• Experience using measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a CNC Operator to support aerospace structural component manufacturing in a team-oriented production environment. This temp-to-hire role supports the simultaneous operation of multiple 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling work centers, large part handling, setup support, part verification, deburring, documentation, machine maintenance, and production flow. The ideal candidate will have CNC mill operation experience, hands-on machining knowledge, experience with hard metals, measurement tool experience, and the ability to support quality standards in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the simultaneous operation of multiple 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machine and milling work centers
• Ensuring milling cycles proceed continuously to support aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel cutting
• Assisting with setup of raw material
• Removing finished machined product to maximize daily CNC machine and milling work center production hours
• Loading large parts into machines as needed
• Using internal documentation to verify production methods are followed
• Performing self-checks to ensure setup accuracy
• Supporting quality of parts in accordance with AS9100 standards
• Verifying cutter assembly integrity and tool life through physical review and measurement
• Using micrometers and calipers to support cutter and part verification
• Changing out cutters when necessary
• Performing basic completed machined part geometry verification with applicable measurement instruments
• Ensuring production parts conform to engineering requirements
• Performing basic edge break and deburring of parts
• Supporting subsequent machining operations and safe handling for the next operation sequence
• Operating forklift and overhead cranes for work holding movement and placement as needed
• Keeping CNC machines and work centers clean and organized using 6S methods
• Reporting opportunities for continuous improvement during manufacturing production runs
• Using internal job travelers and routers to ensure manufacturing methods are kept up to date
• Logging usage electronically in the ERP system
• Maintaining basic CNC work center function by checking coolant levels, cleaning filters, and emptying chip bins as needed
• Supporting machine maintenance activities such as oil level or coolant checks
• Communicating with team members, supervisors, and production staff as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned to support production requirements

The selected candidate will also possess:

• 1+ year of experience operating a CNC mill required
• 5-axis CNC mill experience preferred
• FANUC controls experience preferred
• Experience working with large parts, including 30" x 30" x 30" envelope and above, preferred
• Experience working with hard metals required
• Experience with aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel preferred
• Experience using micrometers and calipers required
• Ability to identify and use common measurement tools required
• Ability to perform basic shop math required
• Experience supporting CNC machine maintenance, including oil levels or coolant, preferred
• Experience in metal manufacturing required
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
• AS9100, ISO, or GMP experience preferred
• Experience with job travelers, routers, internal documentation, or ERP systems preferred
• Experience operating multiple machines at the same time preferred
• Ability to support setup, machine operation, deburring, cleaning, and documentation tasks
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen prior to starting
• Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, CA
• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
• Ability to work required overtime on Fridays