Precision Metalworking Changeover & Maintenance Technician

IMS Gear•Gainesville, GA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love getting CNC machines production-ready? If optimizing setups, dialing in tooling, and keeping equipment reliable sounds like your kind of challenge, IMS Gear wants to hear from you. Who we are IMS Gear is a global gear technology leader with 160+ years of innovation, a flat and open culture, and a team of about 3,600 employees across Europe, North America, and Asia. Our headquarters is in Donaueschingen, Germany, and our Gainesville, GA site is growing. Quick facts about the role Role: Precision Metalworking Changeover & Maintenance Technician Reports to: Manufacturing Manager Type: Full-time Location: On-site, Gainesville, GA Shift: 2nd shift, 2:55pm–11:05pm

Requirements

Vocational/certificate training preferred.
High-volume manufacturing experience: at least 1 year; 2+ years preferred.
Ability to read and follow work instructions with precision.
Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Foundational CNC setup/operation/maintenance knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Comfort with metric units and basic metrology tools (preferred).
Exposure to quality systems (preferred) and moderate computer skills.
Basic G-code literacy (preferred).

Responsibilities

Start up and verify production with first-piece approval.
Execute rapid, accurate changeovers; set, change, and offset tools.
Operate CNC machines and complete limited program/parameter adjustments.
Troubleshoot CNC and auxiliary equipment; perform minor repairs.
Handle and inspect materials to specification; record results in the quality system.
Log production data accurately and on time.
Apply IATF 16949 quality requirements and follow IQI procedures.
Maintain FIFO, uphold safety rules and policies, and sustain 5S housekeeping.
Team with colleagues on complex tasks and elevate issues to your manager when needed.
Perform other assigned duties that keep output on target.