Lead CNC Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Lead CNC Operator (2nd Shift)

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities, working on projects like the NASA Moxie project, Lockheed Martin, Chrysler, GM, Honeywell and other cutting-edge projects.

We are seeking a people-oriented, reliable and responsible Lead CNC Operator to support machining operations on the 2nd Shift.

Pay Range: $27 - $35 / hour, based on qualifications and experience. This position will also receive a $1 / hour shift differential for hours worked on the 2nd shift.

2nd Shift runs Monday – Thursday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am with a ½ hour meal break.

Company Benefits include:

• Health Insurance through Cigna
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance with option for additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Safety shoe allowance
• 3-weeks PTO, accrual starting on day one
• 8 paid holidays plus paid Birthday holiday
• Parental Leave

Company Perks include:

• Quarterly company lunches
• Annual company picnic for employees and their families
• Fun Department activities
• Company Happy Hours and other fun events throughout the year
• Casual dress code
• Employee Referral Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Lead CNC Operator (2nd Shift) Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of CNC operators on the 2nd Shift
• Effectively handle personnel issues that may arise on the shift
• Identify and correct issues during the shift and communicate those issues to the Technical Manager
• Perform or assist others with setting up of new jobs
• Work collaboratively with other shifts to keep parts running smoothly throughout the shop
• Read and interpret technical drawings to determine machine set-up and production methods
• Operate equipment, observe and correct for malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions
• Make program adjustments as needed
• Verify conformance of finished first article to specification, making necessary adjustments, and conduct subsequent inspection of work pieces to keep output at desired quality level
• Use inspection equipment including but not limited to calipers, micrometers and various gauging
• Perform and document preventative maintenance as needed
• Maintain machines and machine shop by ensuring a clean and safe working environment
• Regularly lift 50 lbs. of raw materials or machine parts with or without accommodation
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Lead CNC Operator (2nd Shift) Qualifications:

• MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 3-5 years' experience operating and setting-up CNC mills and/or lathes utilizing conversational programming (required)
• Previous shift lead or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Must possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Employment with Air Squared is contingent on passing a statewide background check, drug screening (for substances illegal in the state of Colorado), and employment verification through E-Verify

Location: Thornton, CO