Advanced Manufacturing Technician – CNC
About The Position
Gordon Aluminum is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technician – CNC to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on shop floor position responsible for complex CNC setups, troubleshooting, process optimization, standardized work, and helping production teams consistently manufacture quality parts efficiently. The ideal candidate may currently be working as a CNC Setup Technician, CNC Programmer, CNC Machinist, CNC Process Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Tool & Die professional, or similar advanced machining role. A specific job title is less important than demonstrated CNC knowledge and hands-on ability. This role operates at a higher technical level than CNC Machine Operators or CNC Setup Operators, taking ownership of difficult setups, diagnosing recurring problems, improving machining processes, optimizing CNC programs and tooling, standardizing successful methods, and developing the capabilities of the production team.
Requirements
- Significant hands-on CNC machining experience, understanding not only how to set up a CNC machine, but also why a machining process works and what to change when it doesn't.
- 5+ years of progressive, hands-on CNC machining experience preferred, including significant experience setting up CNC equipment.
- Strong CNC mill setup, operation and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to independently complete complex or problematic setups.
- Working knowledge of CNC programming and G-code editing.
- Strong understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, work holding, feeds and speeds.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and manufacturing specifications.
- Strong understanding of tolerances and GD&T.
- Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining, dimensional and quality problems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document processes and communicate clear instructions to production employees.
- Ability to train and coach CNC operators and setup personnel.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of problems through resolution.
- Ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor around CNC equipment.
Nice To Haves
- A technical degree or certification in CNC machining, machine tool technology, manufacturing technology or a related field is preferred but not required. Extensive hands-on CNC experience may substitute for formal education.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform complex CNC mill setups, including tooling, fixtures and work holding.
- Troubleshoot medium- to high-complexity CNC machining and setup problems.
- Analyze dimensional, quality and machining issues and determine root causes.
- Make appropriate CNC program and G-code edits to support successful production.
- Evaluate and optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, cutting parameters and machining sequences.
- Run and verify first-piece production to ensure parts meet blueprint specifications.
- Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, depth micrometers and other metrology equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, tolerances and GD&T.
- Identify opportunities to reduce setup time, cycle time, scrap, rework and production downtime.
- Develop and improve setup sheets, work instructions and standardized processes for production.
- Train CNC operators and setup personnel on established processes and best practices.
- Assist production when difficult or recurring machining problems occur.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality and Production to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend more efficient methods.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase throughput, quality and process reliability.
- Help ensure that successful setups and process improvements are standardized so results can be consistently repeated across shifts.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity while working directly on the manufacturing floor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
