Precision Aerospace CNC Operator

CNC Operator I or II – 2nd or 3rd Shift

Raise the Bar. Build What’s Next.

Precision matters — and so does your future. As a CNC Operator at Northeast Tool, you won’t just push buttons; you’ll bring critical aerospace components to life with skill, focus, and craftsmanship. We’re investing in top-tier talent and cutting-edge technology to fuel our next chapter of growth. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match, shift premiums, and even your birthday off (paid). Join a team where your hands create what flies — and your pride stays grounded in excellence.

Conveniently located in Matthews, North Carolina - right outside of beautiful, growing Charlotte, NC – Northeast Tool is centrally located to the city, beaches, mountains and hiking, all within a 2-3 hour radius.

Position qualifies for a $1/hour differential (2nd shift) or $2/hour differential (3rd shift) on top of base pay!

What You’ll Do

• Operate computer numerical control machines (5-axis mills, mills, multi-axis mill-turns, lathes, and/or Wire EDM's) to fabricate metal parts.

• Follow manufacturing processes of parts according to blue prints, approved sketches, drawings, written specifications, verbal instructions or sample part to required dimensions and tolerances of finished product.

• Ability to change, insert and secure tools including recalibration of the tool.

• Observe machine operation to detect malfunction, out-of-tolerance machining or uncontrolled process and make necessary adjustments and/or report to designated lead person as required to maintain quality.

• Take, read and understand material measurements using basic measuring tools.

• Basic finishing work, such as deburring, cleaning, etc. May also include utilizing a hand or drill press to tap or countersink holes.

• Understand and control tolerance levels.

• Monitor tool wear.

• Complete and maintain paperwork for parts.

• Responsible for following and maintaining 5S in work area and performing total preventative maintenance activities.

• Load and unload raw material or parts into machining centers.

• Will use digital measurement tools with an emphasis on dimensional accuracy and precision.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• CNC Operator I: High School Diploma/GED plus 1-3 years related experience in a metal cutting machine shop environment; experience must be within the most recent 2 years of work history.

• CNC Operator II: High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years related experience in a metal cutting machine shop environment; experience must be within the most recent 2 years of work history.

• Equivalent combination of higher level education and/or experience may be considered.

• GD&T: ASME Y14.5 - 2018 foundational level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire.

• Basic understanding of blueprint reading and tolerances; able to use machine shop language to communicate effectively (i.e. reading decimal values in thousandths and tenths).

• Demonstrable experience with measuring instruments (i.e. mic's, calipers) is required, with the ability to produce consistent, reliable, and repeatable measurements.

• High aptitude for learning, and ability to follow adhered processes and procedures.

Even Better

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, or two years of equivalent higher education strongly preferred; preference in machine tool technology or industrial manufacturing preferred.

• Previous experience in an AS9100 Environment strongly preferred.

• Previous experience with multi-axis machining preferred; DMG Mori, Grob, and/or Okuma experience strongly preferred.

• Experience holding tight tolerances (from 2-tenths to 5-tenths).

Standard Hours

• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

• 3rd Shift: Monday – Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM; We don’t work Sundays, so that evening you will come in at 12:00 AM

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience. This is determined in accordance with our job progression/job hierarchy.

CNC Operator I range is $19-22/hour base starting rate.

CNC Operator II range goes up to $25/hour base starting rate.

About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing:

We are an award-winning company with a focus on creating an employee-centric culture that enables us to continue to grow by delighting our customers.

In addition to fulfilling work with structured roles and responsibilities coupled with individual development and training plans, Northeast Tool offers relocation assistance, 9 paid holidays (including your birthday), 4% 401K match through Fidelity, free coffee, and education assistance. The company has a top 15% benefit plan with a dedicated Northeast Tool Nurse & Pharmacist on staff to help our team members navigate their healthcare.

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Company Matched 401K (Roth and Traditional)

• Challenging and rewarding career

• Family, team-focused working environment

We believe the only way our company can grow is when we nurture the growth of our employees. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact in our community.

Sound too good to be true? Apply today to join our team.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• CNC Tooling
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• AS9100
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Haas)
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• EDM Machine (Wire) (Fanuc)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Okuma, Doosan, Dmg Mori Seiki)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Dmg Mori Seiki)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
• Vertical Lathe (Okuma)
• Forklifts