Mill Engineering Technician

PRECISION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES•North Manchester, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician – CNC Support bridges CNC setup operations and CNC programming. This hands-on role supports production by setting up complex machining jobs, assisting with program edits, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting continuous improvement in partnership with manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers. The position works with assigned areas and products and collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of CNC machining experience, including complex setups and production troubleshooting.
Familiarity with G-code programming and editing.
Strong understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Proficiency with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.

Nice To Haves

Technical certificate or associate degree in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with setup documentation and work instruction development.
Mastercam experience.
Partmaker experience.
Epicor experience.
CAM programming experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC machines for complex jobs requiring tight tolerances and precision.
Assist CNC Programmers with testing and validating new or revised programs before release to production.
Perform minor G-code program edits under supervision or according to established standards.
Create CNC programs, setup sheets, and in-process inspection sheets in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
Help Engineering and Programming identify and resolve machining issues involving tooling, fixturing, cycle times, and related matters.
Participate in CNC process validations, prove-outs, and first article inspections.
Maintain detailed records of setups, tooling configurations, and process parameters.
Recommend process improvements related to cycle-time reduction, tool life, and setup efficiency.
Serve as a technical resource for CNC setup operators on tooling, fixturing, and part interpretation.
Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and 3D models where applicable.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.