CNC Specialist - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

CoorsTek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The CNC Specialist is responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and improving established CNC machining operations to produce precision components that meet engineering and quality requirements. This role supports tooling selection, setup optimization, inspection validation, and targeted machining process improvements while serving as a key technical contributor within manufacturing operations. The CNC Specialist demonstrates strong machining knowledge, practical programming capability, and ownership of set-up quality, production efficiency, and process consistency within assigned machining operations.

Requirements

Four (4) years of CNC machining and setup experience
Experience operating multi-axis CNC equipment
Strong understanding of G-code and M-code fundamentals
Blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency
Tooling selection and machining fundamentals
Strong troubleshooting and process adjustment capability
Precision metrology and inspection skills
Basic CAM software exposure

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting prototype machining
Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, ceramics, or medical manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing and process improvement experience
CAM software experience

Responsibilities

Independently set up and operate CNC manufacturing equipment for established production, prototype, or low-volume machining assignments.
Adjust existing CNC programs, tooling, and machining parameters to maintain quality, repeatability, set-up efficiency, and production performance within approved process limits.
Support tooling selection, fixture setup, and execution of established machining strategies.
Perform precision inspections using established inspection methods and validate dimensional compliance against drawings, GD&T requirements, and quality standards.
Support FAI activities, set-up documentation, inspection records, and updates to standard work based on approved process changes.
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, set-up, dimensional, and process-related issues within assigned production processes; escalate complex issues requiring advanced process development or cross-functional corrective actions.
Identify and implement set-up reduction, throughput, and machining efficiency improvements within assigned processes using established practices.
Collaborate with engineering, quality and operations teams to resolve production issues and implement approved manufacturing solutions.
Support prototype and low-volume machining activities by executing assigned set-ups, documenting set-up insights, and providing feedback on manufacturability or process risks.
Train and support less experienced CNC personnel on set-up practices, machine operation, inspection techniques, basic troubleshooting, program adjustment and other established process requirements.