CNC Tooling & Process Technician | Lean/Kaizen

RBC Bearings; Weaverville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking an Engineering Technician in Weaverville, NC to support engineering and production teams in CNC programming, tooling development, machine setup, and process optimization. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, and efficiency across operations.

The position requires 3–5 years of CNC/mfg experience, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks and MS Office to develop tooling and optimize processes on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field is highly desired.
• 3–5 years of CNC machining or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, vendors, customers, employees, tool suppliers, etc.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumes.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to engineering department and all business/production units.
• Write and maintain programs and program delivery system for CNC equipment.
• Install, proof, and conduct necessary tests associated with process tooling as directed by process/project engineering.
• Promote, lead, and participate in kaizen events and Lean manufacturing efforts.
• Provide off shift support to shop floor when necessary.
• Assist engineering in process development for maximum efficiency.
• Knowledgeable of cutting tool geometry, speeds, feeds, and their application.
• Solid analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Functional computer skills in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks and MS Office.
• Devise, fabricate, and/or assemble mechanical components such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo-systems, machine tools, measuring instruments etc.
• Plan schedule and engineer Made-To-Order production efforts as needed.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Manufacturing experience

Analytical problem-solving

Reading technical documents

Technical writing

Public speaking before groups

Mathematics (geometry, trig)

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking an Engineering Technician in Weaverville, NC to support engineering and production teams in CNC programming, tooling development, machine setup, and process optimization. This role focuses on improving safety, quality, and efficiency across operations.

The position requires 3–5 years of CNC/mfg experience, strong problem-solving, and proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks and MS Office to develop tooling and optimize processes on the shop floor.