CNC Press Operator - Aerospace Precision (Day Shift)

DRT Aerospace, LLC

Sidney (OH)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays + floating

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Stable aerospace environment

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a skilled CNC Press Operator in Sidney, OH to set up and operate CNC press equipment and form high-tolerance aerospace components. You will work with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys, reading blueprints and GD&T requirements to ensure precise results.

The role offers Day Shift (Mon-Fri) from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, overtime opportunities, and benefits including Day 1 benefits and 401K company match.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience operating mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or CNC press equipment preferred.
Manufacturing, production, assembly, machine operation, fabrication, warehouse, construction, or general labor experience preferred.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, process sheets, and manufacturing procedures.
Basic blueprint reading and drawing interpretation skills.
Experience working to quality standards and production goals.
Familiarity with precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Understanding of sheet metal fabrication, metal forming, stamping, or tube bending processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC press equipment to form, bend, and shape precision aerospace sheet metal components.
Operate stamping, forming, tube bending, and press equipment ranging from 5-ton to 150-ton presses.
Load raw materials and remove finished parts from machines.
Select, install, and align tooling, dies, fixtures, and machine settings to achieve required specifications.
Form aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty aerospace alloys while maintaining tight tolerances.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and work instructions.
Monitor machine cycles to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency.
Perform basic machine adjustments and support tooling changeovers.
Conduct visual inspections and dimensional verification using calipers, micrometers, gauges, height stands, and other measuring equipment.
Complete production documentation, inspection records, and quality reports.
Identify defects and non-conforming product and support root cause and corrective action activities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve processes and resolve production issues.
Follow production schedules, quality standards, PPE requirements, and safety procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment.
Other duties as assigned.