CNC Mechanical Technician

SKF Group; Moody (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Healthcare

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

SKF Group in Moody, AL seeks an experienced machinist to create drawings with AutoCAD and efficiently set up CNC machining centers.

You will mount parts, perform turning, boring and facing, inspect with precision instruments, and ensure quality within spec while following safety procedures.

Join SKF for a collaborative, safety‑driven environment with strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a long history of engineering excellence. We offer PTO, holidays, healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years machining experience in precision manufacturing.
• 1 year using AutoCAD and creating drawings.
• Advanced CNC operation knowledge and tool setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specs.
• Proficient in shop math and precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD to create drawings for parts.
• Set up and operate NC/CNC/PLC machines including lathes.
• Mount workpieces and perform turning, boring and facing.
• Inspect parts to spec with precision measuring instruments.
• Apply continuous improvement and safe operating practices.

Skills

AutoCAD usage

CNC machining

Shop math & measurement

Blueprint reading

Engineering specifications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical degree in manufacturing technology (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CNC machines

Job description

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’re guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’re a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com .

Summary

The primary function is experienced in auto cad and creating drawings. The secondary function of this position is the efficient set-up, operation and troubleshooting of CNC machining centre’s ensuring the proper machining techniques are followed and acceptable levels of quality and productivity are met within established parameters in a safe and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Usings Auto cad to create drawing.
• Starts up and shut down a variety of machine(s) following established company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Sets up and operates numerically controlled (NC, CNC, PLC and other manual machines) lathes (horizontal & vertical) performing machining operations including turning, boring and facing castings and forgings. Selects and installs tooling into tool posts, turrets or indexing heads.
• Mounts work piece in chuck, or faceplate, manually or using hoist or cranes.
• Performs machining operations on a variety of parts at times with high levels of complexity, ensuring machining operations are performed within established parameters, minimizing scrap and rework with acceptable levels of output.
• Reads and interprets a variety of engineering and quality specifications.
• Applies practical and working knowledge of machines to make the necessary adjustments (turning dials, switches, and assigned offset/program controls) to override machine control and correct machine performance.
• Responsible for all inspections ensuring conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. May also perform inspections for other operators if required.
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speed of machining cuts.
• Performs continuous improvement (lean) activities as may be assigned or required.
• Performs other duties and assignments as scheduled and/or required.

Operational Excellence

• Sets up and operates numerically controlled (NC, CNC, PLC and other manual machines
• Process improvement responsibilities

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Technical degree in manufacturing technology preferred.

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years machining experience in precision manufacturing environment

Technical Skills

• One (1) year using auto cad and creating drawings required.
• Advance knowledge of CNC machine operation, tool off setting and basic machine code is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding and ability to use shop math and precision (micrometers, precision dial gauges, etc.) measuring instruments.
• Must be able to read, write, understand technical documentation, computer literate, read process drawing (blueprints), and engineering specification.

Other Requirements

• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment including identification of unsafe conditions.
• Pushing, carrying, or lifting to max. 40 lbs. occasionally

What You’ll Love About SKF

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus. SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.