About this CNC Technician role at Archer
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.
We’re hiring a CNC Machinist with experience in 3-axis CNC routing, and/or 5-axis routing (3+2) 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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 Company’s 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.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
