CNC Machinist Intern: Fall 2026
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Acutec Precision Aerospace Inc
Meadville, PA, US
Summary
The intern will assist in operating CNC machines to produce aerospace parts while learning to read blueprints and inspect components for quality. They will also communicate job progress and collaborate with experienced machinists to ensure production standards are met.
Job Description
Description
Get paid to learn CNC machining while helping make real aerospace parts.
As a CNC Machinist Intern at Acutec, you will work alongside experienced machinists and learn how advanced CNC machines turn raw material into precision parts. This is a hands-on internship where you will be part of the team, not sitting around watching someone else work.
You will learn how to:
- Read blueprints, work instructions, and process specifications
- Load and operate CNC machines
- Set up and run jobs with guidance from experienced machinists
- Inspect parts and use precision measuring tools
- Identify part defects or machine issues
- Handle aerospace parts according to quality procedures
- Communicate job progress and issues with the team
This paid fall internship can work around your college schedule and may lead to continued part-time work or a full-time career after graduation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or technical program
- Interested in machining, engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace
- Willing to learn and work with your hands
- Able to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
- Dependable and able to work as part of a team
- Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Previous machining experience is helpful but not required
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and follow all safety procedures
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
Founded
1988
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Meadville, PA
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
Founded
1988
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Meadville, PA
