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Qualifications, Education, and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • CNC Machining certificate from a Trade School preferred or acceptable work experience in lieu of schooling

  • Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person

  • Knowledge of Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Okuma controls as plus

  • Experience with G & M codes preferred

  • Ability to perform basic math functions including basic trigonometry

  • Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, aerospace industry preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Lift, push and/or pull up to thirty-five pounds regularly

  • Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary

  • Stand at least 95% of scheduled shift

  • Walking or climbing stairs as needed to perform job duties as assigned

  • Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) required with ability to pass annual vision test as required



Essential Duties:

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the operator is responsible for following all policies and procedures associated with the various parts and equipment that he or she will be trained and certified to run. In addition, operators load/unload parts to fulfil production demands, inspect parts using various precision measuring tools, accept or reject parts, and communicate any changes, both verbally and in writing


  • Set-up and operate machines, load/unload parts, and communicate changes and results (in writing and verbally) while adhering to a strict time schedule.

  • Understand machine offsets and proper protcol to make adjustments as needed

  • Inspect and verifies conformance of finished workpiece to customer specifications, using precision measuring tools and equipment as necessary (micrometers, calipers, gauges (pin, thread, indicator, height), optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).

  • Good mechanical aptitude and some "shop math" is needed. 

  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

  • Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.

  • Exceptional time management and or organization skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.

  • Always take ownership and be accountable for your actions.

  • Good and reliable attendance and a positive attitude are a must

CNC Operator - 2nd shift

Hi-Tek Manufacturing is searching for CNC Machine Operators who either recently graduated from Trade School or have at least one year experience operating a CNC machine. The right candidate desires to begin his or her career in advanced manufacturing technology in the aerospace industry.

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening

Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more! Hi-Tek offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.

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EEO Statement

Hi-Tek is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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