About the role
Why United Rotorcraft?
Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft supporting air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.
As a CNC Operator, you’ll operate CNC equipment and edit programs to produce high-quality, precision parts that support our aircraft production. This is a hands-on opportunity to put your machining skills to work while contributing directly to specialized aviation programs.
Night Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (includes an additional $2.75/hour shift differential ).
Pay
Pay Range: $24.96 – $30.55 per hour + $2.75/hour night shift differential Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods’ comprehensive employee benefits package.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
Set up and operation of 3 axis and Horizontal CNC Mills utilizing set up sheets provided
Carryout production, inspection, and machine operation duties
Read and interpret prints, sketches, work orders, and follow verbal instructions.
Use various measuring tools to perform first article and in process inspections (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.)
Operate basic shop equipment (band saw, grinders, etc.)
Build fixtures for work holding as required
Deburr and clean parts as required
Modify G-Code programs and adjust offsets as required to meet product conformity
Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and production
Replace cutting tools as required to meet production conformity
Setup and operation of manual machine tools as required in support of CNC operations.
Perform daily maintenance checks as required; includes greasing and/or oiling the machine and free equipment of chips
Train entry level CNC machinists
Effectively monitor and tend to one or more machine tools
Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
Minimum three years of machine tool setup and operation experience in an ISO/AS/MIL STD prototype/job shop environment, utilizing complex documentation and ve…
