Geotechnical Tooling CNC Specialist (Precision Manufacturing)

Apex Geotech Drilling; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Geotech Drilling in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate precision CNC equipment to produce drill-related components with tight tolerances.

You will use G-code and CAM (Mastercam or Fusion 360), select tooling, verify offsets, and inspect parts to blueprints, while mentoring CNC Operators and Assistants in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in G-code programming required.
• Experience holding tolerances to ±0.001".
• Willingness to operate and troubleshoot CNC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC machines using G-code and CAM to produce precision parts.
• Set up fixturing, tooling and offsets for complex parts.
• Inspect parts to blueprint specifications and mentor operators.

Skills

CNC Tooling

CNC Programming

CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Can you see yourself here?Do complex prints excite you? Do you enjoy choosing the right fixture, dialing in offsets, and verifying micron-level accuracy? Are you the person others turn to when a machine drifts or a toolpath needs refinement? If so, you’ll thrive building precision parts for drilling and geotechnical equipment.Your impactProgram CNC machinery using G-code and/or CAM to produce intricate, high-accuracy componentsExecute advanced setups: fixturing strategy, tooling selection, and exact offsetsMachine tight-tolerance parts from steel, aluminum, and specialty alloysInspect completed parts to blueprint specifications and quality standardsTroubleshoot machining challenges and apply effective corrective actionsProvide guidance and mentorship to CNC Operators and AssistantsDocument production and inspection results with precisionWhat it takes to succeedRequired qualificationsHigh school diploma or GED3+ years of CNC machining experienceFluency in G-code programmingComfort holding tolerances to ±0.001\"Preferred qualificationsAssociate degree in Manufacturing TechnologyCAM expertise with tools such as Mastercam or Fusion 360Experience machining drill rods or downhole toolingWork conditionsExpect prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and exposure to cutting fluids, metal dust, and noise. Required PPE at all times.Core proficienciesCNC ToolingCNC ProgrammingCNC Machine Setup & Changeover