CNC Machinist Intern: Fall 2026

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Meadville, PA, USA
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Internship
Aerospace • Defense • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Hands-on paid internship to learn CNC machining for aerospace parts: read blueprints, set up and operate CNC machines, inspect parts with precision tools, follow quality and safety procedures, and communicate with the team. May lead to part-time or full-time work after graduation.
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Description

Get paid to learn CNC machining while helping make real aerospace parts.

As a CNC Machinist Intern at Acutec, you will work alongside experienced machinists and learn how advanced CNC machines turn raw material into precision parts. This is a hands-on internship where you will be part of the team, not sitting around watching someone else work.

You will learn how to:

  • Read blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications 
  • Load and operate CNC machines 
  • Set up and run jobs with guidance from experienced machinists 
  • Inspect parts and use precision measuring tools 
  • Identify part defects or machine issues 
  • Handle aerospace parts according to quality procedures 
  • Communicate job progress and issues with the team 

This paid fall internship can work around your college schedule and may lead to continued part-time work or a full-time career after graduation.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a college or technical program 
  • Interested in machining, engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace 
  • Willing to learn and work with your hands 
  • Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail 
  • Dependable and able to work as part of a team 
  • Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills 
  • Previous machining experience is helpful but not required 
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and follow all safety procedures

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a college or technical program
  • Interested in machining, engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace
  • Willing to learn and work with your hands
  • Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
  • Dependable and able to work as part of a team
  • Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous machining experience
  • Able to meet the physical requirements of the position and follow all safety procedures
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The Company
350 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned, and woman-led aerospace manufacturer. The company specializes in providing high-accuracy engineered components and subassemblies for mission-critical applications within the aviation and aerospace industries. As a vertically integrated machining supplier, it also serves the power generation sector, focusing on operational excellence and the delivery of reliable, complex parts that meet strict industry standards.

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