Senior CNC Operator

Astronics; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics is seeking a Senior CNC Operator to lead and mentor the CNC department on the day shift (7am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri) in Clackamas, Oregon. The role requires training others, assigning tasks, reading blueprints, and performing complex setups while ensuring safety and quality.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, equipment upkeep, and adherence to GD&T and M codes. Applicants should have strong math skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift license and overhead hoist license.
• Ability to apply basic math; trig knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Trains and mentors CNC-Operators in all duties and responsibilities.
• Assign daily tasks and priorities to the CNC machining team.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T callouts to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up machines including Vise, 5 Axis, and Tooling within setup time.
• Load programs and follow revision control and tooling substitutions as needed.
• Inspect tooling, measure with calipers/micrometers, and verify finished parts.

Skills

Forklift license

Overhead hoist license

Basic math

Trigonometry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

Senior CNC Operatorto lead and mentor our CNC department and help meet our growing demand! You will support our team on the day shift, 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Trains and mentors CNC-Operators in all duties and responsibilities.
• Assign daily tasks and priorities to the CNC machining team provided by the Production Supervisor
• Performs basic shop math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Converting fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions.
• Studies blueprints, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements. Can interpret GD & T callouts.
• Able to create basic machine fixturing.
• Performs all set-ups within set-up time without supervision. Including Vise, 5 Axis, and Tooling.
• Loads programs and follow procedures for revision control.
• Inspects tooling for damage / wear, selects proper tooling, and makes reasonable substitutions if tool is not available. Performing measure, touch off, and loads all tooling.
• Accurately following G / M Code commands making adjustments at machine.
• Trouble shoot machining issues.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions, collisions, and out of tolerance features.
• Verifies conformance of finished part to specifications.
• Operates micrometers, dial and digital calipers, Tesa height gauge, veneer gauges, thread gauges, go/no-go pins and other measuring tools / equipment.
• Attends Quality Manual Standards Training and applies Quality Standards accordingly
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Maintains machine equipment by checking / filling / draining / cleaning: coolant, oil, magazines, tool tapers, and other assigned tasks.
• Empties chip bins, sweeps, cleans work area and equipment.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement by recognizing the 8 wastes – and is dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Reports consistently to work and is on time. Able to work an eight-hour shift and overtime as assigned.

Desired Training, Skills, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 5 years or more of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to obtain a forklift license.
• Ability to obtain an overhead hoist license.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform basic math computations such as add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Trigonometry desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 95 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected near vision (Jaeger J1), color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background anddrug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECOis committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side‑by‑side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer‑focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.