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The successful candidate will assist the General Manager in overseeing CNC operations, managing shipping and receiving, administering customer purchase orders, and procuring tooling and supplies—while maintaining the accuracy and traceability standards required by aerospace quality systems.\nResponsibilities\nShop Floor Support & Operations\nAssist the General Manager in supervising daily shop floor activities to ensure on-time production and quality compliance.\nMonitor workflow and job routing to maximize CNC machine utilization and meet customer delivery requirements.\nCoordinate with machinists and quality personnel to resolve in-process issues and maintain production flow.\nSupport first article and in-process inspection activities in alignment with AS9100 or applicable quality standards.\nEnforce shop safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment consistent with 5S standards.\nShipping & Receiving\nOversee daily shipping and receiving operations, including packing, labeling, and documentation for aerospace part shipments.\nVerify inbound material against purchase orders and certifications; flag any discrepancies for review.\nCoordinate with freight carriers and logistics providers to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.\nMaintain accurate shipping records, packing lists, certificates of conformance, and related documentation.\nPurchase Order & Customer Order Management\nEnter and process customer purchase orders accurately into the ERP/MRP system with attention to part numbers, revisions, quantities, and delivery dates.\nReview customer drawings, specifications, and contract requirements at the time of order entry.\nCommunicate order status, changes, and delivery updates to customers in a professional and timely manner.\nMaintain organized customer files and correspondence in accordance with document control procedures.\nTooling & Supply Procurement\nIdentify tooling, consumables, and supply needs in coordination with machinists and the General Manager.\nSource and obtain quotes from approved vendors; submit purchase requisitions for approval.\nTrack open purchase orders through receipt and confirm deliveries against order requirements.\nMaintain adequate inventory levels of cutting tools, inserts, coolants, and shop supplies to prevent production disruptions.\nEvaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.\nQualifications and Requirements Required\n5+ years of experience in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience operating CNC turning centers (Fanuc controls).\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.\nExperience with purchase order processing, shipping documentation, and/or inventory management.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nStrong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred\nAssociate's degree or vocational/technical certification in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.\nFamiliarity with AS9100 Rev D quality management system requirements.\nExperience with ITAR-controlled parts or defense/aerospace supply chain.\nPrior supervisory or lead machinist experience.\nKnowledge of multi-axis turning and live tooling operations.\nThis position is performed in an active machine shop environment. The employee will regularly be exposed to machinery, metalworking fluids, and noise typical of CNC manufacturing operations. PPE is required on the shop floor.\nJoin us as an Operations Assistant where your enthusiasm for organization and customer service will make a real difference! We value proactive team players who thrive on supporting others and maintaining seamless office operations. This paid role offers a vibrant work environment where your skills will grow while contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional service.\nPay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Future Technologies","rawCompany":"future technologies","city":"Riverside","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:42:40.126Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9161.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-operators"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Assistant","description":"Job Overview\nThe Operations Assistant plays a critical support role in the day-to-day operations of our precision aerospace machine shop. This position bridges shop floor management and administrative functions, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable on the production floor and at a desk. The successful candidate will assist the General Manager in overseeing CNC operations, managing shipping and receiving, administering customer purchase orders, and procuring tooling and supplies—while maintaining the accuracy and traceability standards required by aerospace quality systems.\nResponsibilities\nShop Floor Support & Operations\nAssist the General Manager in supervising daily shop floor activities to ensure on-time production and quality compliance.\nMonitor workflow and job routing to maximize CNC machine utilization and meet customer delivery requirements.\nCoordinate with machinists and quality personnel to resolve in-process issues and maintain production flow.\nSupport first article and in-process inspection activities in alignment with AS9100 or applicable quality standards.\nEnforce shop safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment consistent with 5S standards.\nShipping & Receiving\nOversee daily shipping and receiving operations, including packing, labeling, and documentation for aerospace part shipments.\nVerify inbound material against purchase orders and certifications; flag any discrepancies for review.\nCoordinate with freight carriers and logistics providers to ensure accurate, on-time deliveries.\nMaintain accurate shipping records, packing lists, certificates of conformance, and related documentation.\nPurchase Order & Customer Order Management\nEnter and process customer purchase orders accurately into the ERP/MRP system with attention to part numbers, revisions, quantities, and delivery dates.\nReview customer drawings, specifications, and contract requirements at the time of order entry.\nCommunicate order status, changes, and delivery updates to customers in a professional and timely manner.\nMaintain organized customer files and correspondence in accordance with document control procedures.\nTooling & Supply Procurement\nIdentify tooling, consumables, and supply needs in coordination with machinists and the General Manager.\nSource and obtain quotes from approved vendors; submit purchase requisitions for approval.\nTrack open purchase orders through receipt and confirm deliveries against order requirements.\nMaintain adequate inventory levels of cutting tools, inserts, coolants, and shop supplies to prevent production disruptions.\nEvaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.\nQualifications and Requirements Required\n5+ years of experience in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience operating CNC turning centers (Fanuc controls).\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.\nExperience with purchase order processing, shipping documentation, and/or inventory management.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)\nStrong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills.\nPreferred\nAssociate's degree or vocational/technical certification in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.\nFamiliarity with AS9100 Rev D quality management system requirements.\nExperience with ITAR-controlled parts or defense/aerospace supply chain.\nPrior supervisory or lead machinist experience.\nKnowledge of multi-axis turning and live tooling operations.\nThis position is performed in an active machine shop environment. 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