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CNC Machinist - Intern

CompanyAcutec Precision Aerospace Inc
LocationMeadville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The CNC Machinist Intern will learn to operate CNC machines, follow specifications, and conduct inspections to ensure part accuracy. They will also communicate issues effectively to the team leader and care for parts according to procedures.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
210
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are hiring, join our team and be part of the fastest growing employer in the region! Private woman-owned forward-thinking, data-driven, vertically integrated, machining and subassembly supplier partner. Specialties include mill, turn, grind, EDM low to complex mechanical and hydraulic components and assemblies, small to medium runs (15-5000 count lot sizes) with vertically integrated post-machining operations. Quick Fact Sheet Company started in 1988, certified woman-owned small business 2015E: 85% aerospace, 15% power generation/other 4 locations: 273,000 sq ft Saegertown, PA, Meadville PA , St, Stephen, SC, all facilities linked Over 430 employees Over 10,000 aerospace parts on file; 800 new parts in 2014. Machining capabilities • 195+ CNC machining centers • 3 and 4 axis • 5 axis prismatic cells with robotic pallet loading • Turning and live turning • Grinding, honing and EDM (NADCAP) • Roll-threading • Numerous lean manufacturing cells Vertically integrated capabilities • Assembly & Test • Mechanical processing • Metal joining • Finishing • Coating (NADCAP) • Non-Destructive Testing (NADCAP) • Chemical Processing (NADCAP) • Marking Common materials: • All stainless steels (300 series, 400 series, 13-8, 15-5, 17-4) • High temperature metals (Hastelloy, Inconel, A-286, L-605, etc.) • Aluminum (2000, 6000, 7000 series) • Titanium • Aerospace alloys (4130, 4340) • Exotics: Composites, Beryllium Copper, Carbon • Shapes: bar, plate, tubing, forgings, castings, extrusions Nominal size range: • Turned: 0.4” – 12” • Milled: 0.5” to 18” dia bar or plate • CNC machine tolerances held: +/- 0.0005in • Ground or honed tolerances held: +/- .00015in Process management software and systems: • CATIA, AutoCAD, MasterCam, Solidworks • JobBoss ERP, uniPoint, Visual FAIR, SentryFile, MCOSMOS, Measurelink SPC software, Vimana MTconnect • AS-9100C, ISO-9001, Flight Safety Part, ITAR approved • IT development team
About the Role

Description

 If you are interested in working with an experienced manufacturing team, this opportunity is perfect for you! The machinist intern will gain an understanding of CNC machining and learn to make parts to tight tolerances. This internship is a fantastic opportunity to grow your personal and professional skills, as well as make an impact within an award-winning aerospace manufacturer! 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Learn to work from and follow process specifications, blueprints, rework & rejection tags, work instructions, relevant process controls, and verbal instructions.

· Load machines as required in accordance with router instructions.

· Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.

· Learn to conduct in process inspections and measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.

Key Roles

· Set up and run jobs.

· Care for parts in accordance with procedures.

· Communicates issues to team leader in a timely manner and effectively leaves notes for next shift.

· Effectively and efficiently utilize measuring tools.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

· Self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.

· Eager to tackle new projects and ideas.

· Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

· High attention to detail.

ASCEND Internship Program

Acutec Precision Aerospace is an award-winning and forward-thinking manufacturer of critical components for aerospace and military aircraft. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and shares their knowledge and experience with those around them. Your ASCEND internship will provide you with fulfilling, exciting experiences and projects, all within a clean, well lit, climate-controlled facility. The ASCEND Internship Program is focused on your long-term success and provides you with the right tools to reach your goals both personally and professionally.


As a member of the ASCEND Internship Program you can expect:

  

  • Collaboration – The small team environment at this facility ensures engagement, collaboration, and support. Work with the best of the best: in-house and worldwide experts in tooling, equipment, and software development. 
  • Exciting Projects – contribute to production of components used in military helicopters and commercial aircraft. The work that you do matters to the safety of millions of people. You can take pride in the high-quality finished products you have part in contributing to  everyday. 
  • Housing – We do have limited housing available. 
  • Opportunity for advancement – Potential for full-time opportunities after your internship!
  • Award-winning organization – Named Aerospace and Defense Review’s Top CNC Machining Service Companies, Recognized for Aviation Week: Professional Development, Valuing the Individual Award, Supplier Excellence Alliance Award for Workforce Development, Business of the Year,  and Manufacturing Business of the Year. 
  • Above-average pay
  • Work environment – Spend your days in a clean, well lit, climate-controlled facility, utilizing the newest, best equipment and tools on the market. 
  • FUN – we have lots of events throughout the summer! 
  • Community Engagement – we are focused on being engaged with our community and giving back! We participate as a team in many community service events and make it a priority to make donations to causes and programs involving our team members. 
Key Skills
CNC MachiningBlueprint ReadingProcess SpecificationsCommunicationAttention To DetailSelf-DirectedProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration
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Benefits
HousingOpportunity For AdvancementCommunity Engagement