Tooling & CNC Operator — Aerospace Machining & Composites

Epic Aircraft; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus program

Company shirts

Training opportunities

Relocation not offered

Job summary

Epic Aircraft in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Tooling/CNC Operator to set up and operate CNC equipment, test fixtures, and fabricate/repair composite tooling. You will work with composite materials and a variety of hand and power tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires CNC experience, G Code proficiency, and strong attention to quality, safety, and documentation. Excellent teamwork and independent work skills are essential, with starting pay around $25/hour DOE and full

Qualifications

• Experience running CNC machines.
• Experience reading and understanding G Code.
• Able to maintain quality and safety standards, record keeping, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Effective verbal, written, and mathematical skills are required.
• Must be able to read, evaluate, and respond to product specifications, blueprints, and drawings, and perform normal math calculations easily.
• Proficient and comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Eye for detail and take pride in high-quality work.
• Must work well independently and in a team with a great attitude.
• Open to new ideas, challenges, and learning opportunities.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and organized.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment to prove out programs and machining concepts
• Assist in troubleshooting new programs/fixtures
• Configure tools and ensure efficient production
• Use dimensional measurement tools
• Lay-up composite materials
• Vacuum bag and consolidate materials
• Read blueprints, templates, process sheets, and other authorized documents
• Develop shop aids to facilitate the fabrication of composite parts
• Perform repairs
• Maintain electronic and paper records as required
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Assist other operators
• Other duties as assigned or required

Skills

CNC experience

G Code reading

Quality & safety standards

Clear communication

Blueprint reading

Hand & power tools

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

US work authorization

Job description

Epic Aircraft in Bend, Oregon, is seeking a Tooling/CNC Operator to set up and operate CNC equipment, test fixtures, and fabricate/repair composite tooling. You will work with composite materials and a variety of hand and power tools in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires CNC experience, G Code proficiency, and strong attention to quality, safety, and documentation. Excellent teamwork and independent work skills are essential, with starting pay around $25/hour DOE and full