Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job : #71516

Pay Range: $20-22

Final date to receive applications: 09/19/2025

This entry-level position is in a machine shop environment and requires a team‑oriented individual to assist in setting up and operating CNC machinery. You will also support various processes to produce parts for the aerospace industry.

• Maintain proper condition of measuring instruments
• Maintain proper cutting conditions on machining centers
• Meet or exceed required output hours
• Ability to learn how to set equipment/machinery for production.
• Monitors operation of machinery or equipment
• Determines whether materials or products meet standards
• Perform other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.

• Ability to learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions for product fabrication
• General knowledge, skills, and understanding with hand and power tools to include rotary tooling, sanding devices, manual deburring tools, wrenches, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and utilize inspection tools to include calipers, tape measures, pin gauges etc.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Basic Shop Math Skills
• Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries
• Prior experience in machine shop environments preferred.

This mid‑level position is in a machine shop environment and requires a team‑oriented individual to assist in setting up and operating CNC machinery. You will also support various processes to produce parts for the aerospace industry.

• Maintain proper condition of measuring instruments
• Maintain proper cutting conditions on machining centers
• Meet or exceed required output hours
• Sets equipment/machinery to required settings
• Monitors operation of machinery or equipment
• Determines whether materials or products meet standards
• Perform other duties as required and available for overtime as necessary.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to read and understand basic work instructions for production processes.
• Skills and understanding with hand and power tools to include rotary tooling, sanding devices, manual deburring tools and pneumatic handheld tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Proficiency with precision measuring and fixed gauge equipment (micrometers, calipers, electronic height gauges, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of shop math skills.
• Basic PC skills for data entry, timecard and production time entries.
• Prior experience in machine shop environments preferred.

US Citizen candidates only

401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here:
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