CNC NPI Process Technician: Launch-Ready Machining Expert

Hyco Alabama; Arab (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HYCO Alabama seeks an experienced CNC programmer/technician to translate designs into toolpaths, set up machines, and run first articles. You will validate tooling and documentation, train operators, and work across Production, Quality, ES&H, and Engineering to ensure readiness for full-rate manufacturing.

You will develop and prove CNC programs for mills and lathes, perform time studies, and drive improvements in cycle time and tooling performance while maintaining thorough process records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better; technical training preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming and first-article inspection.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs for new parts and engineering changes using CAD/CAM.
• Set up equipment, run first-article parts, verify tooling and instructions.
• Train operators in machine operation and setup steps.
• Coordinate development runs and material needs, funding when required.
• Conduct time studies and establish standard work and cycle times.
• Maintain current process documentation and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

CNC programming

Setup

Troubleshooting

Operator training

Lean/continuous improvement

Time studies

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or associate degree in machining

Equivalent hands-on machining experience

Tools

CAD/CAM

FeatureCam

CAM software

Office software

Job description

HYCO Alabama seeks an experienced CNC programmer/technician to translate designs into toolpaths, set up machines, and run first articles. You will validate tooling and documentation, train operators, and work across Production, Quality, ES&H, and Engineering to ensure readiness for full-rate manufacturing.

You will develop and prove CNC programs for mills and lathes, perform time studies, and drive improvements in cycle time and tooling performance while maintaining thorough process records.