Weekend Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Weekend Operations Lead

• Aerospace

Location : Arvada, CO (on-site)

Comp :

Competitive salary + benefits

Final Frontier Manufacturing is not your typical job shop. W eare

collaborative team of engineers and builders

turning designs into flight hardware—fast. We’re a precision‑machining startup for space (rockets + satellites), building the factory that builds the parts. We constantly experiment with and deploy new technology that makes us faster, more capable, and more precise.

Founded in 2022, we’ve shipped

$10M+

of product in just three years and growth is accelerating. We’re a small team with high talent density—you’ll be our second full‑time Manufacturing Engineer and have a big impact every day.

If you’re coming from a larger company and want to

move faster, own outcomes end‑to‑end, and ship real hardware

, this is that opportunity. You’ll work across multiple top‑tier (confidential) space programs—diverse materials, geometries, and manufacturing processes—while helping drive the broader

reindustrialization

of U.S. manufacturing.

What You’ll Do Lead & Oversee Weekend Production

Supervise all weekend machining activity — scheduling, setups, and in-process checks.

Ensure every part meets print, quality, and documentation requirements under AS9100 standards.

Coordinate workflow across mills, lathes, and inspection to maintain throughput.

Maintain order, safety, and clear communication across shifts.

Represent management on-site — balancing production goals with quality and accountability.

Support operators and machinists — teaching, coaching, and unblocking as needed.

Setup and troubleshoot 3-axis and 5-axis CNC Mills and Lathes (Okuma,DN, Mazak, Haas).

Edit G-code or CAM files for small changes and problem-solving.

Verify tool offsets, fixtures, and first-article parts; sign off on setups.

Handle basic maintenance, coolant systems, and preventive checks.

Identify process, setup, and documentation improvements to raise the bar of our performance.

Communicate effectively across the leadership team. Leave thorough shift notes and logs for seamless handoff.

Help shape a high-trust, low-drama weekend culture grounded in pride, communication, and autonomy

You Might Be a Fit If

You’re a builder who thrives when trusted to lead. You can read a print, solve a problem, and calm a storm — all before lunch. You want real responsibility, modern tools, and a team that takes pride in doing things right.You welcome a challenge and want to see a piece of the results you deliver.

What We Offer

We’re looking for people who want to help build the modern factory for space hardware. It’s a challenging mission and we pay well so you can focus on doing your best work.

Top 25% compensation and benefits.

Medical / dental / vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays.

Free hot breakfast and lunch provided daily (M-F)

Modern tools, a collaborative culture, and meaningful impact on hardware that flies.

Bonus Compensation based on individual and team performance + Profit Share on company performance

You should be proficient in :

Machines & technologies you'll use :