CNC Operator

Benefits highlight:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Medical dental vision
• Stock options available
• Free gym membership

You won’t succeed in this role if you treat the machine like someone else’s problem. At Safespill, CNC Operators are expected to treat their mill like a dream car — cleaned daily, run hard, and fine-tuned like a race vehicle. If you’re just loading programs and hitting “Cycle Start,” you’ll fall behind quickly. We need people who think critically, speak up when tool wear changes, and take pride in clean, accurate parts.

One day, you’ll be running a VF10 on a large plate and catch a slight burr the machine didn’t flag. The next, you’ll be mid-run on a gantry when tool chatter shifts pitch — and you’ll know something’s off. You’ll stop, inspect, and call the CNC Production Manager before touching the program. When new fixtures or faster toolpaths are introduced, you don’t resist change — you help implement them safely and quickly.

The aluminum parts you produce aren’t abstract. They’re core components of floor systems protecting commercial aircraft in active hangars and fifth-generation fighter jets that defend national security. Every part machined correctly helps replace foam-based fire suppression systems that pollute water supplies and endanger lives. That’s the standard — and the reason — for running fast, clean, and precise.

If this excites you, even if it also intimidates you, you might be humble and hungry enough for this role.

Our Company

Fire suppression systems containing firefighting foam have been widely used in military and commercial aircraft hangars. The foam contains PFAS chemicals (also known as “forever chemicals”), which have been linked to ovarian, thyroid, and testicular cancer, infant birth defects, and other health issues.

Safespill developed the ILDFA system to eliminate the need for foam. It is the only effective alternative and has been selected as the preferred fire protection method by the U.S. Navy and many commercial clients. Our mission is to transition the world to environmentally safe fire protection.

Our team has around 75 members and is growing. The people who succeed here treat their machines, tools, and work like they own them. They thrive in a fast-paced shop, deliver clean, precise parts, and constantly look for better ways to get the job done.

Our ideal CNC Operator has:

• Experience running CNC machines, ideally Haas mills (VF2, VF10, and gantry 510s)
• Ability to monitor tool wear and recognize when adjustments or replacements are needed
• Familiarity with InventorCam (experience in setup/programming is a plus)
• A problem-solving mindset—able to suggest smarter or faster approaches without bypassing communication or procedures • Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, accurate parts (not just “whatever the program spits out”)
• A mentality that their machine is their dream car—a Porsche GT3, Ferrari, Lamborghini, or whatever car they’d treat with pride and care. Kept clean, organized, and running at peak condition every day.
• A mindset of pushing machines like race cars—running them faster and faster, knowing they’re built with safeguards. Tool breakage is accepted here if it means you’re finding limits and helping us get the maximum use out of the machine.
• Willingness to learn and grow into more advanced roles, including 5-axis machining, wire EDM, or even supporting extrusion operations

Your Role

• Operate Haas vertical and gantry CNC machines safely and efficiently •
• Inspect parts during and after machining, making sure burrs, tool depths, and finishes meet standards
• Communicate tool wear, quality issues, or process improvements to the CNC Production Manager before making changes to programs
• Keep machines clean, organized, and running at peak condition—treat them like your dream car, not just another machine
• Support implementation of new fixtures, tooling, and process improvements
• Contribute to a shop culture that values accuracy, ownership, and improvement

Growth Opportunities: CNC Operators at Safespill can advance into programming (InventorCam), expand to complex 5-axis machining, or cross-train in our extrusion operations team.

Reporting This position reports directly to the CNC Production Manager.

Compensation This is an hourly position. Pay will be competitive with market rates and based on experience. Overtime opportunities are available.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation (three after two years, four after four years)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (company-paid premium for health)
• Free membership to Safespill CrossFit and Barbell Club
• Stock options package (earned, not given)

Cultural Fit: Safespill Core Values

• Discipline – Follow the process, don’t cut corners. Slow down, ask questions, test your assumptions.
• Team Player – Give and ask for help. Welcome feedback. No ego, no entitlement.
• Quality – Form follows function. Be pragmatic, direct, and to the point.
• Improvement – Never be complacent. Always look for better ways and eliminate friction.