CNC Operators

AS Aerospace; Palmdale (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AS Aerospace, a leading aerospace fastener manufacturer, seeks a CNC Operator for our Palmdale, CA facility. You will set up, operate, and monitor CNC machinery to produce precision fasteners per engineering drawings and work orders.

Responsibilities include loading materials, tooling setup, inputting programs, performing maintenance, and inspecting parts. You will document measurements, report nonconformities, and work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to meet schedules

Formación

• Proven ability to operate CNC machines in a production environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong inspection skills using calipers and micrometers.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, operate and monitor CNC machinery to produce aerospace fasteners per drawings.
• Load materials and install tooling; input and adjust machine programs.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and inspect parts during/after machining.
• Document measurements and report nonconformities; ensure aerospace quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams to meet schedules and maintain safety.

Conocimientos

CNC operation proficiency

Machining processes

Quality control

Reading drawings/blueprints

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Basic computer skills

Vocational machining certification (a+

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational machining/CNC certification

Herramientas

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Descripción del empleo

Company Description AS Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of high-strength aerospace nuts and internally threaded fasteners used in commercial aviation, defense, and space programs. The company focuses on precision-engineered hardware designed for high stress, high fatigue, and high temperature environments where performance and reliability are critical. Products are made from advanced aerospace alloys and must meet rigorous quality and compliance standards. AS Aerospace supports OEMs, Tier suppliers, and government programs with both standard and custom fastener solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to meet exact specifications. As a sister company to MS Aerospace, AS Aerospace offers complementary expertise dedicated to internally threaded fasteners for mission-critical aerospace systems.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site CNC Operator role based in Palmdale, CA. The CNC Operator will set up, operate, and monitor CNC machinery to produce precision aerospace fasteners according to engineering drawings and work orders. Daily responsibilities include loading materials, selecting and installing tooling, inputting and adjusting machine programs, and performing routine machine maintenance. The role involves inspecting parts during and after machining, documenting measurements, and reporting nonconformities to ensure adherence to strict aerospace quality standards. The CNC Operator will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in the machining area.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CNC machine operation and general machinery handling for production manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with machining processes, including milling and related metal-cutting operations.
• Strong quality control skills, including part inspection, use of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges), and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace or precision manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety, reliable attendance, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced production setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in machining or CNC operation is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for operating CNC interfaces and recording production or inspection data.