CNC Metals Setup and Tooling Technician

IMS Gear•Gainesville, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape precision. Power movement. Join IMS Gear as a CNC Metals Setup and Tooling Technician. Picture your afternoon: you clock in at 2:55pm, review the production plan, and ready a CNC cell for the next run. You dial in tooling, run first-piece checks, and verify quality data in the system. Through your shift, you fine-tune parameters, handle changeovers, and keep machines humming safely and efficiently. At 11:05pm, you leave knowing every gearbox and component met exacting standards. About IMS Gear For more than 160 years, IMS Gear has advanced gear and drive technology with a customer-first mindset, quick problem-solving, and an open culture with flat hierarchies. Headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, we operate worldwide with about 3,600 teammates across Europe, North America, and Asia. Our purpose is simple: wow your world with reliable motion solutions. Role Overview Title: CNC Metals Setup and Tooling Technician Reports to: Manufacturing Manager Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 2nd shift, 2:55pm–11:05pm Work Location: On-site in Gainesville, GA

Requirements

Vocational or certificate training preferred.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing: minimum 1 year; 2+ years preferred.
Solid reading comprehension of work instructions and job travelers.
Team-oriented communicator with strong organization and attention to detail.
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
Foundational knowledge of CNC maintenance, setup, and operation.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with the metric system and basic measurement tools (preferred).
Familiarity with quality systems (preferred) and moderate computer proficiency.
Introductory G-code knowledge (preferred).

Responsibilities

Prepare, start, and verify production runs; perform first-article checks and line clearance.
Set up CNC equipment for metals: install, change, and offset tools; complete fast, accurate changeovers.
Troubleshoot CNC machines and related equipment; make limited program/offset adjustments as needed.
Conduct minor repairs and coordinate escalations to the manager when issues arise.
Handle and inspect materials; operate CNC machines to standard cycle times and quality targets.
Capture production and quality results in the system; ensure traceability and accurate reporting.
Inspect parts and record results in the quality system; work to IATF 16949 requirements.
Follow Internal Quality Issues (IQI) procedures and practice First-In, First-Out (FIFO).
Support teammates on complex tasks and contribute to a strong safety culture and 5S workplace.
Other duties as assigned to keep operations running smoothly.