At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated CNC Operator to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Follow planning sequence of machining operations to fabricate hardware to engineering drawing requirements holding closer tolerance on complex configuration as required.
- Utilize all shop equipment as applicable.
- Use of various measuring techniques used to validate machined hardware.
- Effective interfacing with R&D, Engineering and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance to customer specifications.
- Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Program machine, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part program. Make proper installations and adjustments.
- Perform preventive maintenance requirements – follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions.
- Compliance with good housekeeping, quality, FOD, and safety procedures.
- This is a 2nd and/or 3rd shift position.
- High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Position requires a person who is capable working with minimum supervision fabricating flight and non-flight hardware from various metals or composite materials.
- Qualified candidate should be able to multi-task, take initiative and communicate clearly.
- Candidate must be proficient in the use of verbal and written technical communication, and able to work from written or verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills [PC] with proficiency in MS Office software.
- Associate degree in a technical or military discipline preferably related to aircraft manufacturing or maintenance.
- Industry experience applicable to the position will be considered in lieu of associate degree.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in FAA manufacture and associated paperwork.
- This is a 2nd and/or 3rd shift position.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours and weekends.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Ability to transport objects up to 35 pounds as well as consistently stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb and kneel.
- Work onsite in Columbus, MS.