Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft supporting air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.
As a CNC Operator, you’ll operate CNC equipment and edit programs to produce high-quality, precision parts that support our aircraft production. This is a hands-on opportunity to put your machining skills to work while contributing directly to specialized aviation programs.
PayPay Range: $24.96 – $30.55 per hourActual compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods’ comprehensive employee benefits package.
Responsibilities- Set up and operation of 3 axis and Horizontal CNC Mills utilizing set up sheets provided
- Carryout production, inspection, and machine operation duties
- Read and interpret prints, sketches, work orders, and follow verbal instructions.
- Use various measuring tools to perform first article and in process inspections (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.)
- Operate basic shop equipment (band saw, grinders, etc.)
- Build fixtures for work holding as required
- Deburr and clean parts as required
- Modify G-Code programs and adjust offsets as required to meet product conformity
- Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and production
- Replace cutting tools as required to meet production conformity
- Setup and operation of manual machine tools as required in support of CNC operations.
- Perform daily maintenance checks as required; includes greasing and/or oiling the machine and free equipment of chips
- Train entry level CNC machinists
- Effectively monitor and tend to one or more machine tools
- Other Duties as assigned.
Additional Job Requirements
- Minimum three years of machine tool setup and operation experience in an ISO/AS/MIL STD prototype/job shop environment, utilizing complex documentation and verbal/written instruction.
- Must have a high level of attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Maintain a safe and clean workspace
- Follow established safety rules and regulations
- Regular scheduled attendance
- Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling – 0%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 3 years' experience working with CNC Machining and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability of producing parts utilizing manual mills and lathes
- Able to interpret and edit CNC programs at the machine
- Ability to read blueprints and job traveler specifications to determine the proper tooling required to set up each operation.
- Basic familiarity with the use of hand tools.
- Knowledge of machining the following materials: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and assorted plastics.
Skills
- General math skills
- Basic familiarity with the use of hand tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Knowledge of machines in a manufacturing environment
Computer Skills
- None
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- None
For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least three years of CNC machining, machine tool setup, and operation experience or training
- Experience in an ISO, AS, or MIL-STD prototype/job shop environment
- Ability to produce parts using manual mills and lathes
- Ability to interpret and edit CNC programs at the machine
- Ability to read blueprints and job traveler specifications
- Ability to determine proper tooling for each operation
- Basic familiarity with hand tools
- Knowledge of machining stainless steel, aluminum, and assorted plastics
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean workspace and follow safety rules
- Regular scheduled attendance
What We Do
Quality emergency care doesn’t begin in the hospital emergency room – it begins at the scene of the accident or the moment a life-threatening illness strikes. Air Methods has a talented workforce of over 4,500 team members, which includes the best in the air medical industry. We are pilots, clinicians, mechanics, air communications specialists, support teams and many more. We’re ready to answer the call because we know someone’s life is on the line. We dedicate ourselves around the clock to maintain equipment and supplies, coordinate logistics and relentlessly provide the tools and expertise that allow us to give more tomorrows. From the front lines to the phone lines, we believe our status as the industry leader – and the importance we place on our mission statement and core values – allow us to attract the highest level of talented professionals. More than 20% of our team members are U.S. veterans, active duty or in the reserves. Our comprehensive aviation, clinical and maintenance training is as robust as it is intense. And our continuous curriculum of learning and simulation-based training is unmatched in the industry. We are ready to save lives at every moment of every day, with over 300 bases of operations serving 48 states. In rural communities, that kind of reach of care is crucial. Emergency air medical transport and treatment is often the only access to lifesaving emergency care they have – providing access to millions of people who otherwise would not have been able to make it to a trauma center. We also operate eight maintenance centers of excellence throughout the nation and a national communications center. Although we call Greenwood Village, Colorado, home, we are only a call away.
