CNC Technical Specialist - Leeds, AL

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Leeds (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Alabama seeks a CNC Technical Specialist to provide hands-on shop floor support, program CNC machines, design fixtures, and lead process improvements. You will collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to implement new products and standardize methods, while coaching team members on CNC machining and quality standards.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, problem solving, and training material development to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years CNC programming and setup experience.
• Experience with G-code programming and CAM software.
• Proficiency in Inventor or SolidWorks for 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design fixtures and work-holding solutions to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop, program, set up, and optimize CNC machining processes, including prove-outs.
• Evaluate machining methods, tooling, setups, and programs to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Provide daily shop floor technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to associates.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to implement new products and improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, productivity gains, and cost savings.
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members on CNC machining, tooling, and quality requirements.
• Develop training materials and skill programs with the Training Department.
• Support capital projects including equipment specification, installation, startup, and transition to production.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code programming

CAM software

CAD modeling

Fixture design

Tool life optimization

Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Overview

The CNC Technical Specialist is a hands-on manufacturing support role responsible for CNC programming, fixture design, process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position provides significant shop floor support, working closely with production associates to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance. The CNC Technical Specialist serves as a technical resource, coach, and trainer, partnering with Engineering, Operations, and the Training Department to develop team member skills and standard work practices.

A Day In The Life

• Design fixtures and work-holding solutions to support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Develop, program, set up, and optimize CNC machining processes, including program prove-outs and process improvements.
• Evaluate machining methods, tooling, setups, and programs to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide daily shop floor technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to manufacturing associates.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to implement new products, processes, and equipment improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, productivity gains, cost savings, and process standardization.
• Create and maintain standard work, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members on CNC machining, setups, tooling, programming, quality requirements, and standard work practices.
• Collaborate with the Training Department to develop and maintain training materials and skill development programs for new and existing associates.
• Support capital projects including equipment specification, installation, startup, training, and transition to production.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Machining Technology, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5 years of CNC programming, setup, and machining experience.
• 3 years of G-code programming experience.
• 3 years of CAM software experience (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360) for toolpath generation and program development.
• 3 years of Inventor or SolidWorks 3D modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, fixture design, tooling, machining processes, and precision measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, shop floor support, coaching, and training to manufacturing associates.
• Experience with tooling analysis, tool selection, and tool life optimisation to improve cycle time, quality, and cost.
• Experience developing training materials, standard work, and manufacturing documentation preferred.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.