Production Machine Technician - 5th Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and/or lathes to produce components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform machine setup adjustments including work offsets, tooling offsets, and program verification.
• Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, part quality, and machine performance.
• Perform tool changes, tool life monitoring, and provide tool wear data.
• Adjust and maintain work holding and fixtures to ensure part accuracy and repeatability.
• Tram vises, fixtures, and machine components to maintain precision alignment.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators, and equators.
• Make minor program edits at the machine as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain shift change documentation of offsets, adjustments, and daily issues.
• Absorb and improve machining processes, cycle times, and tooling strategies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety and 5S standards.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Proficiency with: Tool changes and tool wear adjustments, Work offsets and tool offsets, Fixture setup and adjustment, Tramming vises and fixtures.
• Ability to troubleshoot machining issues independently.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with common CNC controls (Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, or similar).
• Basic understanding of G-code and ability to perform minor program edits.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.