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Lead CNC Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Air Squared
Thornton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Description

Company: Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC

Title Of Position

Position Type: Full time; Non-exempt

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 including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects.

Pay Range: $27 - $35 / hour, based on qualifications and experience.

This position will also receive a $1 / hour shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift

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

Company Benefits Include

  • Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
  • Group and voluntary life insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Safety shoe allowance
  • 3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Educational reimbursement

Company Perks Include

  • Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
  • Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
  • Department activities budget
  • Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
  • Casual dress code
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Recognition Awards

Lead CNC Machine 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 Machine 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

How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc

Pay Range: $27 - $35 / hour, based on qualifications and experience.

This position will also receive a $1 / hour shift differential for hours worked on 2nd shift

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

For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/

If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email Careers@airsquared.com or call (303) 466-2669. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law or regulation.

EEO is the Law: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the law Supplement: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination:- https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

E-Verify poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

Right to Work: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

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