Machine Operator

Job Description

Date: 2025

Position Title: Machine Operator

Reports To: President

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Operator – Essential Functions:

§ This position is primarily responsible for operating CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, or other production machinery etc., performing miscellaneous shop and warehouse duties; and providing support as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

§ Troubleshoot and maintain production machinery and equipment, as necessary.

§ Complete quality control relevant to production parts, including adjustments necessary to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications. Complete all quality control and rejections according to company and industry standards.

§ Work within standard operating procedures, QC procedures, AS requirements, and job safety procedures.

§ Fulfill daily production work flow processes to meet customer order deadlines per the direction of the Production Supervisor.

§ Clean and maintain warehouse and work areas per company standards and requirements.

§ Per direction of the President, assist regarding returned merchandise and relevant testing and re-stocking of units or parts.

§ Provide back-up support for various Production team employees as needed.

§ Provide back-up for other departments as necessary and fulfill any other tasks as requested and assigned by management.

Physical Tasks, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use Requirements

Work performed on Production Team involves considerable physical activity and equipment use, including but not limited to:

§ Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling a minimum of 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Being on feet for long periods of time.

§ Walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, twisting, turning, reaching, pushing, and physical tasks requiring full range of motion.

§ Use of company transportation equipment to move, store, pack and unpack inventory. Employee(s) must be skilled in and capable of operating company transportation equipment (e.g., forklift or hand truck) to move, convey, or hoist shipments to/from warehouse areas.

§ Employee(s) must be familiar with basic and specialized tooling, be adept at using various hand-held tools, and excel with manufacturing assembly equipment.

Experience and Training*

Required:

§ Experience with running CNC is highly encouraged when applying.

§ Technical assembly capabilities relevant to industrial manufacturing.

§ Detail oriented with strong communication skills.

§ Excellent organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.

§ Ability to work well with others and contribute to positive team environment.

§ Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints, including handling additional projects as assigned.

§ Be able to work overtime when necessary.

Desirable:

§ Employment in industrial manufacturing.

§ Experience with AS, ISO and other QC programs.

§ Expertise with specialized tooling.

§ Certifications relevant to industrial manufacturing.

Education*

§ Minimum high school diploma desired.

*Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Aerohead management.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as required to meet ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person