CNC Milling Technician

NORTHEAST GROUP BERHAD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced machining exposure

Technical skills development

Growing manufacturing operations

Job summary

NorthEast Group Berhad in Malaysia is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Technician to advance precision engineering capabilities. You will setup, run and optimize 3-axis CNC milling operations, interpret drawings, and ensure components meet tight tolerances.

Join a Bursa-listed group with strong technical culture, offering exposure to advanced machining, problem-solving challenges, and opportunities to grow your hands-on skills within a growing manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent practical experience in CNC machining or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in CNC milling operations.
• Proven experience in CNC machine setup and test cutting using at least 3-axis CNC milling machines.
• Experience with 3+2-axis or 4+1-axis machining will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• CNC Machine Setup & Operations: setup tooling, position workpieces, adjust machining parameters.
• Machining Accuracy & Troubleshooting: identify issues, adjust settings to meet drawings.
• Cutting Tools & Machining Preparation: select tools, perform cutter changes, prepare tooling.
• Quality Inspection & Drawing Interpretation: perform first-piece inspections, read drawings and tolerances.

Skills

CNC machine setup

Reading drawings

Geometric tolerances

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Education

Technical Certificate / Diploma in CNC machining

Tools

3-axis CNC milling machines

Job description

Build Your Career in Precision Engineering with NorthEast Group Berhad!

Are you an experienced CNC Milling Technician looking for an opportunity to advance your career in the precision engineering industry?

At NorthEast Group Berhad, we are looking for skilled, hands-on CNC Milling Technicians to join our growing manufacturing team as we expand our production capacity.

If you have a passion for precision machining, enjoy solving technical challenges, and take pride in producing high-quality components, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

• CNC Machine Setup & Operations

  Perform CNC milling machine setup, including tooling preparation, workpiece positioning, and machining parameter adjustments.

  Conduct test cutting to ensure machining processes meet product specifications.

  Ensure machines are properly configured for accurate and efficient machining operations.

• Machining Accuracy & Troubleshooting

  Identify and troubleshoot machining issues, including dimensional inaccuracies and machining defects.

  Adjust machine settings, cutting parameters, and tooling to achieve the required machining accuracy.

  Take corrective action to ensure machined components meet engineering drawing specifications.

• Cutting Tools & Machining Preparation

  Prepare and select appropriate cutting tools for machining operations.

  Perform cutter changes and tooling adjustments during machining.

  Ensure tools are properly prepared to support machining efficiency and product quality.

• Quality Inspection & Drawing Interpretation

  Perform first-piece inspections to verify machining accuracy before production continues.

  Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and geometric tolerances.

  Ensure machined components meet the required technical specifications and quality standards.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience

  Technical Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent practical experience in CNC machining or a related technical field.

  Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience in CNC milling operations.

  Proven experience in CNC machine setup and test cutting using at least 3-axis CNC milling machines.

  Experience with 3+2-axis or 4+1-axis machining will be an added advantage.

• Technical Skills

  Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC machine setup, tool selection, and machining parameter adjustments.

  Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings.

  Good understanding of machining dimensions, geometric tolerances, and precision machining requirements.

  Ability to identify machining problems and perform necessary adjustments to achieve drawing specifications.

  Knowledge of CNC machining programming will be an added advantage.

• Personal Attributes

  Hands-on, technically competent, and detail-oriented.

  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining issues independently.

  Responsible, disciplined, and committed to producing quality work.

  Good teamwork and communication skills.

  Willingness to learn and continuously improve technical capabilities.

Benefits

• Established & Bursa Malaysia-Listed Group – Build your career with an established precision engineering group.
• Competitive Salary – Depending on your skills and experience.
• Advanced Machining Exposure – Gain valuable experience in precision CNC machining, with opportunities to work on complex machining requirements.
• Technical Skills Development – Strengthen your machining, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Growing Manufacturing Operations – Join our expanding production team and contribute to our continued business growth.