CNC Engineering Technician: Setup, Program Edits & Support

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated is seeking an Engineering Technician – CNC Support to bridge CNC setup operations with programming. This hands-on role sets up complex machining jobs, assists with program edits, troubleshoots production issues, and collaborates with manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers.

The position emphasizes supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining detailed setup records, and collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical certificate or associate degree in machining, manufacturing technology, or related field preferred.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with setup documentation and work instruction development is a plus.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Proficiency with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.

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 edits to G-code programs under supervision or based on established standards.
• Create new CNC programs, setup sheets, and in-process (IP) inspection sheets in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Support Engineering and Programming in identifying and resolving machining issues (tooling, fixturing, cycle times, etc.).
• 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.
• Act 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 cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

Skills

CNC setup experience

G-code editing

Blueprint reading / GD&T

Troubleshooting

Documentation / work instructions

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate or associate degree in machining or related field

Tools

Mastercam

PartMaker

Epicor

Job description

Precision Medical Technologies, Incorporated is seeking an Engineering Technician – CNC Support to bridge CNC setup operations with programming. This hands-on role sets up complex machining jobs, assists with program edits, troubleshoots production issues, and collaborates with manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers.

The position emphasizes supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining detailed setup records, and collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to