CNC Operator (2nd Shift) - Defense Search
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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a CNC Operator (2nd Shift) in Long Beach, CA who possesses:
- 1+ year of experience operating a CNC mill; 5-axis and FANUC controls experience preferred
- Experience working with large parts and hard metals
- Experience using measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers
FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a CNC Operator to support aerospace structural component manufacturing in a team-oriented production environment. This temp-to-hire role supports the simultaneous operation of multiple 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling work centers, large part handling, setup support, part verification, deburring, documentation, machine maintenance, and production flow. The ideal candidate will have CNC mill operation experience, hands-on machining knowledge, experience with hard metals, measurement tool experience, and the ability to support quality standards in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the simultaneous operation of multiple 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machine and milling work centers
- Ensuring milling cycles proceed continuously to support aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel cutting
- Assisting with setup of raw material
- Removing finished machined product to maximize daily CNC machine and milling work center production hours
- Loading large parts into machines as needed
- Using internal documentation to verify production methods are followed
- Performing self-checks to ensure setup accuracy
- Supporting quality of parts in accordance with AS9100 standards
- Verifying cutter assembly integrity and tool life through physical review and measurement
- Using micrometers and calipers to support cutter and part verification
- Changing out cutters when necessary
- Performing basic completed machined part geometry verification with applicable measurement instruments
- Ensuring production parts conform to engineering requirements
- Performing basic edge break and deburring of parts
- Supporting subsequent machining operations and safe handling for the next operation sequence
- Operating forklift and overhead cranes for work holding movement and placement as needed
- Keeping CNC machines and work centers clean and organized using 6S methods
- Reporting opportunities for continuous improvement during manufacturing production runs
- Using internal job travelers and routers to ensure manufacturing methods are kept up to date
- Logging usage electronically in the ERP system
- Maintaining basic CNC work center function by checking coolant levels, cleaning filters, and emptying chip bins as needed
- Supporting machine maintenance activities such as oil level or coolant checks
- Communicating with team members, supervisors, and production staff as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned to support production requirements
The selected candidate will also possess:
- 1+ year of experience operating a CNC mill required
- 5-axis CNC mill experience preferred
- FANUC controls experience preferred
- Experience working with large parts, including 30" x 30" x 30" envelope and above, preferred
- Experience working with hard metals required
- Experience with aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or steel preferred
- Experience using micrometers and calipers required
- Ability to identify and use common measurement tools required
- Ability to perform basic shop math required
- Experience supporting CNC machine maintenance, including oil levels or coolant, preferred
- Experience in metal manufacturing required
- Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
- AS9100, ISO, or GMP experience preferred
- Experience with job travelers, routers, internal documentation, or ERP systems preferred
- Experience operating multiple machines at the same time preferred
- Ability to support setup, machine operation, deburring, cleaning, and documentation tasks
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen prior to starting
- Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, CA
- Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
- Ability to work required overtime on Fridays or Saturdays as needed
- Ability to support a temp-to-hire opportunity
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and move throughout manufacturing and machine shop areas during the shift
- Ability to load, unload, and handle large parts and raw materials as needed
- Ability to operate or work around CNC machines, milling work centers, forklifts, overhead cranes, tooling, work holding, and related manufacturing equipment
- Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measurement tools for part and cutter verification
- Ability to perform repetitive movements related to machine operation, loading, unloading, deburring, cleaning, measuring, and documentation
- Ability to visually inspect parts, tools, cutters, documentation, and machine conditions
- Ability to maintain coolant levels, clean filters, empty chip bins, and support basic machine maintenance tasks
- Ability to work around aluminum, titanium, Inconel, steel, chips, coolant, machinery, and production materials
- Ability to follow safety, quality, AS9100, and shop procedures
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as needed
Salary Range: $19 to $29/hour
More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com.
Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.