About this position
POSITION SUMMARY:
The CNC Specialist is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs and machine setups that ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality production processes. This role plays a key part in standardizing machine practices, supporting root cause investigations, and driving process improvements across CNC operations. Working cross-functionally with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams, this hands-on specialist ensures tooling integrity, process compliance, and operational excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and verify CNC programs across various machines and product lines.
- Perform and validate machine setups; ensure compliance through first-piece inspections.
- Analyze production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor and document tooling wear/life through manual and automated systems.
- Create and maintain standard work instructions, setup sheets, and CNC process documentation.
- Apply quality tools such as FMEA and SPC to monitor and improve process capability.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of CNC control systems and continuously update skills as technologies evolve.
- Perform additional responsibilities as directed by management.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)
Education: Associate degree, vocational certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in machining, manufacturing, or a technical field.
Experience: Over 7 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining, including programming, setup, troubleshooting, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.
Competencies:
Core Competencies & Leadership Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Continuous improvement mindset
- High attention to detail and quality
- Effective communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to lead small technical projects and mentor peers
Skills:
- Advanced CNC programming and setup capability
- Proficiency with SPC, FMEA, and other quality control tools
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with inspection tools, measurement systems, and standard shop documentation