CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 17, 2026.
Description
Company: Air Squared
Title of Position: CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift)
Position Type: Full time; Non-exempt
Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects.
We are looking for a CNC Machine Operator (3rd Shift) to support manufacturing processes through operating and performing maintenance on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. You would be responsible for running a pre-programmed machine and ensuring that machined parts meet criteria from work instructions and blueprints.
Pay Range: $22 - $26 / hour, based on experience and qualifications
3rd Shift runs Friday thru Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm and pays a 12% shift differential
Company Benefits include:
- Health Insurance through Cigna
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employer paid Life Insurance with option for additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Safety shoe allowance
- 3-weeks PTO, accrual starting on day one
- 8 paid holidays plus paid Birthday holiday
- Parental Leave
Company Perks include:
- Quarterly company lunches
- Annual company picnic for employees and their families
- Fun Department activities
- Company Happy Hours and other fun events throughout the year
- Casual dress code
- Employee Referral Program
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
CNC Machine Operator Job Responsibilities:
- Load and unload parts utilizing pre-programmed CNC mills
- Load and inspect the parts on a pre-programmed CMM inspection machine
- Use work and tool offsets on manual mill and lathe machines
- Use hand tools on machined parts when needed
- Tighten and loosen fasteners to hold parts and fixtures in place
- Assist in shipping preparation, such as packaging, shipping and receiving as need
- Deburr metal parts after they have been machined
- Order supplies for the machine shop as needed
- Perform other tasks as assigned
CNC Machine Operator Qualifications:
- MUST SUBMIT RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- 1-year experience operating a CNC Mill (preferred)
- Employment with Air Squared is contingent on passing a statewide background check, drug screening (for substances illegal in the state of Colorado), and employment verification through E-Verify
Location: Thornton, Colorado
How to Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20
Pay Range: $22 - $26 / hour, based on experience and qualifications
3rd Shift runs Friday thru Sunday 7:00am - 7:30pm and pays a 12% shift differential
For information on Air Squared, visit our website at https://airsquared.com/
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email [email protected] or call (303) 466-2669. Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | E-Verify | Right to Work
EEO is the Law: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
EEO is the law Supplement: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination:- https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
E-Verify poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pd f
Right to Work: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf
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Salary Description
$22 - $26 / hour