CNC Technician (1st Shift)

Jimmy Jazz; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz is seeking a CNC Technician to set up and operate metal-cutting machinery, reading blueprints and GD&T to build tools and parts. You will monitor and adjust machines, perform inspections, and maintain equipment to ensure efficiency and quality on the shop floor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience, with a focus on safety and adherence to process standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of related machining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load raw materials and follow production orders.
• Set up, operate, and maintain machines as directed.
• Read blueprints and machining specs to determine proper operations.
• Monitor controls and adjust programs to meet specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and ensure safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

Fractional math

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drill press

Turret lathe

Job description

Location 5201 Transport Blvd,Columbus, GA, 31907,United States

Employee Type Non-Exempt

Required Degree High school

Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Job Summary

A CNC Technician sets up and operates metal-cutting machinery to build tools and parts of various machinery. Their duties include studying blueprints and creating the design, cutting metal and manipulating it to build the project, and performing regular maintenance on their machinery.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Loads raw materials
• Understand process improvement, component identification, material identification and inventory awareness
• Reduce lead times by following Preset & Set-up processes
• May set-up, operate, and maintain drill press, and turret lathe
• Work from production orders to perform designated operations
• Process all necessary adjustments to machines
• Follow work order, blueprint and standard instructions during machine set up
• Change collets, tool inserts, tool blocks and tool holders
• Perform basic level maintenance on machines as directed
• Maintain safe work environment by following company safety procedures
• Monitors controls and adjustments, providing adjustments to programs
• Studies work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters
• Checks SPC charts for frequency of checks, gauging and measurements. Performs basic preventive maintenance

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Skills

Required:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
• Requires at least 1-year related experience

Associated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires understanding of basic program concepts and computer literacy
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Must be able to read, write and perform fractional math calculations and measure both linear and angular attributes
• Must know how to read blueprints and be able to read and interpret shop orders, diagrams and equipment instructions. Frequently moves objects up to 50 pounds

Core Job Competencies

• Cooperation/Teamwork – Works harmoniously and contributes to building a positive team spirit while working with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures.
• Oral/Written Communication – Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and expresses oneself clearly in business writing. Listens and gets clarification while following work instructions. Responds well to questions. Uses grammatically correct, concrete, specific language.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently including but not limited to following verbal and written instructions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time and instills same in team members supervised.
• Fostering Innovation – Ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies
• Managing Work - Establishing a course of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals by planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Results Orientation – Ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or team’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

License/Certification

Preferred: N/A

Working Environment & Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk on concrete floor from 8 hours a day depending on production needs, with occasional overtime
• Heavy or constant visual attention that is required when performing job
• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
• Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
• Heavy or constant visual attention that is required when performing job