CNC Operator

If you are compelled by a sense of purpose and patriotism, where making a difference everyday in the lives of our Military men and women matters, where hard work and leadership skills drive your daily activities in a small, agile legacy aerospace and defense company, and where your voice and creativity is integral to shaping the future of a growing and accelerating organization, then Capewell wants you!

Founded in 1881, Capewell is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of safety, tactical, parachute, and aerial delivery products for the defense, public safety, and law enforcement communities. Operating out of Meadow of Dan, Virginia and South Windsor, Connecticut, the company offers four core product segments of mission-critical components and systems: Life Support & Safety Products, Aerial Delivery Systems & Parachute Related, Timers & Sensors, and Technical Services. Capewell also offers a robust portfolio of capabilities and manufacturing techniques, including Technical Sewing and RF Welding, Machining, Precision Assembly, and Technical Services/Engineering/Distribution. Capewell is currently seeking qualified candidates for a CNC Operator position. This position is in our Meadows of Dan, VA location. Job description is given below:

JOB TITLE: CNC Operator

POSITION SUMMARY: Produces machined parts by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine: maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies. No set up of machine required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate various shop equipment including but not limited to CNC machines & CNC lathes using vises, fixtures, and rotary indexers, calipers, micrometers and other common gauges
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Understands CNC Programs
• Work with Programmer to optimize machining times.
• Inspect own work with standard gaging.
• Maintain quality and production standards.
• Make tool adjustments and changes.
• Perform secondary operations as required.
• Maintaining equipment and/or machinery.
• Assist in helping other operators to maintain production and quality.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures.
• Fill out inspection, work orders and process records.
• Other tasks as assigned by Management.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are required.
• Work toward continual improvement of self and job.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Prior CNC and manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Ability to run multiple machines when needed
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds, desire to learn new skills, work on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Must have good basic math skills, ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Previous independent work environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Blueprint reading/understanding is required
• Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Tooling, Coordination skills all required.
• Must have a keen sense to detail.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status.