CNC Technician

Headquartered in Silicon Valley California Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Were hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 3-axis CNC routing and/or 5-axis routing (32) experience strongly preferred. This role requires quality experience in CNC machining setups problem-solving at the machine and program (G-Code) level and the ability to take ownership from program handoff through finished part.

What youll do:

• Setup and operate CNC router (3-axis 4th-axis rotary 5-axis)
• Interpret engineering drawings CAD/CAM models and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC machines. Cutting soft jaws changing vices fixture plates gathering tooling performing offsets first article parts etc.
• Saw cut material deburr parts use grinders pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints save programs setup sheets and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.

What youll need:

• Above average knowledge of 3-axis CNC milling with exposure to 5-axis machining
• Familiarity with feeds/speeds/tooling types for different material types
• Experience cutting carbon fiber composites fiberglass composites tooling board
• Willing to work on a small team

Bonus Skills

• Expertise in setup fixturing & operating multi-axis mill CNC machines.
• Strong background in complex surfacing contours and aerospace style applications.

At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay range of $35-50/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge skills and experience.