CNC Setup Machinist / Operator (Nights & Weekends)

Schott Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) precision CNC machine shop in Frederick, Colorado, on the Firestone / Longmont side. We build mission-critical components for defense and aerospace companies. We are AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered, and we run a modern, 5-axis-heavy shop.

We are adding people on a weekly night second shift and on a weekend shift. Setup and operator roles are the way into our 5-axis work, and we promote from within.

The Role

Run and set up CNC mills and lathes making precision aerospace and defense parts. Operators load, run and inspect parts to the setup sheet. Setup machinists also set work offsets and tooling, prove out first parts, and hand off clean, repeatable jobs to the next shift.

What You Will Do

• Set up and run CNC mills and 5-axis machines from setup sheets, programs and prints (setup roles)
• Load, run and monitor parts, and make offset adjustments to hold tolerance (operator roles)
• Inspect parts in process with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and indicators, and use the CMM with Quality
• Keep ProShop work orders and setup documentation up to date
• Maintain 5S, safety, and ITAR data-handling standards

What You Bring

• Setup: 2 years of CNC mill or lathe setup experience, blueprint reading, basic GD&T
• Operator: CNC or manual machining experience helpful; recent machining program graduates are encouraged to apply
• Comfort with precision measuring tools
• Haas and/or Fanuc control experience a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred

• AS9100 or defense/aerospace shop experience
• Interest in learning 5-axis setup and programming
• Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply

Eligibility

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Pay and Benefits

• $20.00-35.00 per hour, based on experience
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan, 3% employer match
• 96 hours of paid time off per year, plus 48 hours of paid sick leave front-loaded annually
• 10 paid holidays, plus Veterans Day for veteran employees
• Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave
• Room to move up: this is where our programmers and leads come from

Work location: In person, Frederick, CO 80504.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, use Apply on Indeed, see schottmfg.com/careers, email teagan@schottmfg.com or call 720-684-6264.

Schott Manufacturing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $35