CNC Operator (5-Axis) – Precision Production

Vatn Systems; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vatn Systems designs and manufactures Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for advanced underwater exploration and defense applications. We are seeking a skilled CNC operator to join our growing production team and help transition products from R&D to full-scale production.

You will operate multi-axis CNC equipment, verify part quality, and support continuous improvement while maintaining tight tolerance control in a fast-paced marine manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years CNC machining or operation experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Strong familiarity with precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and process discipline.
• Ability to follow established processes consistently.
• Willingness to tackle general shop support tasks, from deburring to floor maintenance.
• Willingness to stop production and escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment: 5-axis mills, Mill-turn, Lathe.
• Execute processes for production and R&D components.
• Load/unload parts and manage workholding setups.
• Execute established programs and follow setup documentation.
• Perform in-process inspection on critical features using manual metrology tools.
• Monitor process quality.
• Perform hand-finishing: deburring, edge breaking, and final cleaning of precision machined parts.
• Identify and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions and process instability.
• Maintain machine and shop readiness; manage coolant levels and chip cleanup.
• Support continuous improvement of shop processes through feedback.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T interpretation

Metrology tools

Process discipline

Quality inspection

Follow established processes

Tools

Fanuc controls

Multi-axis machining

Job description

Vatn Systems designs and manufactures Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for advanced underwater exploration and defense applications. We are seeking a skilled CNC operator to join our growing production team and help transition products from R&D to full-scale production.

You will operate multi-axis CNC equipment, verify part quality, and support continuous improvement while maintaining tight tolerance control in a fast-paced marine manufacturing environment.