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CNC Machinist/Programmer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 May 2025

💰 $84,000/yr($56,000/yr – $84,000/yr)

About the role

CNC Machinist/ProgrammerLocation: Arvada, CO Special Aerospace Services – Flight Factory (SAS FF) is an aerospace manufacturing company serving the commercial aerospace and private space sectors. We strive to offer a truly unique work environment to individuals who want to be an integral and valued team member. SAS FF specializes in design for manufacturing optimization, including advanced manufacturing on multi-axis machining centers. SAS FF provides design, prototyping, production, assembly, and testing under one roof. We are AS9100 and ISO9000. Your Role SAS FF’s manufacturing team is critical to executing our missions. As a CNC Machinist/Programmer, you will play a critical role in significantly impacting the company and industry. To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

4+ years of CNC machine operating and programming experience
GED required, trade school certificate a plus or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge of the operation on both 3 and 5-axis mills; lathe experience is a plus
Ability to hold close dimensional tolerances .0002-.002
Experience in creating custom fixturing
Ability to interpret aerospace prints with a high amount of GD&T
Capable of producing conforming parts to specification within the required time frame while maintaining all quality standards
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Familiarity with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements
Ability to lift 50lbs

We are most interested in candidates who also have the following:

A passion and aptitude for learning, along with a great work ethic
Experience in aerospace prototype machining
Programming using Mastercam
Experience with Dmg Mori and Okuma machines
Ability to program and operate both mills and lathes
Experience in an AS9100 and/or ISO9000-certified production environment

How You Will Be Rewarded The annual salary for this role is $28.00/hr. - $42.00/hr. Compensation depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills. Benefits SAS FF provides a total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits far beyond base salary. Working at SAS FF, you’ll be rewarded with:

This is a comprehensive package that supports not just the individual but also their family. It includes a robust bonus structure, unlimited PTO, extensive health coverage, a 401K match, fitness reimbursements, Pet Insurance, and our Good Grades Program to support your children’s educational success
Corporate Giving & Volunteer Programs: A firm commitment to community involvement, with ample opportunities for our team members to lead and participate in volunteer initiatives

The background check will be required prior to any hire. Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.
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