CNC Technician

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in California seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to operate 3-axis and 5-axis CNC routers, read CAD/CAM models, and optimize tooling for aerospace-grade parts. The role emphasizes setup, programming, and handoffs from initial cut to finished components.

You will cut carbon fiber and fiberglass composites, maintain documentation, and work on a small team within a fast-paced, pay-for-performance culture. Base pay ranges $35-50/hr.

Qualifications

• Above average knowledge of 3-axis CNC milling, with exposure to 5-axis machining.
• Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types.
• Experience cutting carbon fiber composites, fiberglass composites, tooling board.
• Willing to work on a small team.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC router (3-axis, 4th-axis rotary, 5-axis)
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing vices, fixture plates, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.

Skills

3-axis CNC milling

5-axis machining

Feeds & speeds

Composite materials machining

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC milling machines

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems(“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence(“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We’re hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 3-axis CNC routing, and/or 5-axis routing (3+2) experience strongly preferred. This role requires quality experience in CNC machining, setups, problem-solving at the machine and program (G-Code) level, and the ability to take ownership from program handoff through finished part.

What you’ll do:

• Setup and operate CNC router (3-axis, 4th-axis rotary, 5-axis)
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing vices, fixture plates, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.

What you’ll need:

• Above average knowledge of 3-axis CNC milling, with exposure to 5-axis machining
• Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types
• Experience cutting carbon fiber composites, fiberglass composites, tooling board
• Willing to work on a small team

Bonus Skills

• Expertise in setup fixturing & operating multi-axis mill CNC machines.
• Strong background in complex surfacing, contours, and aerospace style applications.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $35-50/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.