Precision CNC Manufacturing Technician

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT); Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Contract Industrial Tooling (CIT) is hiring for a CNC machinist to convert engineering intent into precise production parts. You will program, setup, operate, and maintain CNC mills and lathes, ensuring parts meet tight tolerances through disciplined inspection and documentation.

You will plan from blueprints and work orders, troubleshoot processes, and perform first article and in‑process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, machining practices, and tooling.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail with speed and accuracy under tight timelines.
• Strong planning, scheduling, coordination, problem‑solving, and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan machining steps from work orders, blueprints, and drawings.
• Program CNC equipment: set zero points, tool registers, offsets, and offsets.
• Perform setups: install/adjust chucks, tools, attachments, and vises.
• Load material and run drilling, grooving, turning, and facing operations.
• Monitor for deviations; troubleshoot; adjust offsets or reprogram as needed.
• Conduct first article and in‑process inspections with gauges; record results.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM guidelines and initiate repairs.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Metal fabrication knowledge

Machining practices

Tooling knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Independent work capability

Tools

CNC programming

Job description

Own the cut. Control the outcome.You’ll take responsibility for converting engineering intent into production parts—programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC mills and lathes to tight tolerances. If you thrive on solving problems at the machine and verifying results with disciplined inspection, this role is for you.ShiftsFirst: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:30 PMSecond: Mon–Thu, 2:30 PM–1:00 AMWhat you will doPlan machining steps from work orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.Program CNC equipment: define zero/reference points; set tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculate dimensions via math/geometry/trigonometry; and validate with prove‑outs.Perform setups: install/adjust three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicate vises; tram heads.Load material and run operations including drilling, grooving, turning, and facing.Monitor for deviations; troubleshoot processes; adjust offsets or reprogram; sharpen/replace tooling to maintain specification.Conduct first article and in‑process inspections using micrometers, calipers, fixtures, and gauges; record results in production and quality logs.Perform preventive maintenance per OEM guidelines; troubleshoot malfunctions and initiate repair requests.How we workAttendance: Be on time, follow your schedule, start ready, remain engaged throughout the shift, and limit unscheduled absences.Quality: Aim to deliver parts that meet customer requirements on the first pass.Safety: Wear required PPE and comply with all safety rules, procedures, and policies.Accountability: Own both throughput and accuracy; continuously improve.Following documented procedures, work instructions, and operational processes is required. Not doing so can cause customer rejections, internal scrap, shipping delays, injury, and environmental harm. Everyone must contain and promptly report any nonconforming product to management.QualificationsExperience working in a machine shop; 2+ years preferred/required.Knowledge of metal fabrication, machining practices, and tooling; prior manufacturing environment exposure.Effective verbal and written communication.Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision.High attention to detail with speed and accuracy under tight timelines.Planning, scheduling, coordination, problem‑solving, and strong analytical mindset.Environment & physical demandsManufacturing environment with loud noise, fumes/airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; potential chemical exposure as described on accessible Safety Data Sheets; moderate temperature changes over an eight‑hour shift.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly: talk and hear; frequently: stand, walk, handle/feel, reach, climb/balance; occasionally: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Lift/move up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.Vision requirements: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Employment detailsJob Type: Full‑time401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceLocationAbility to commute to Richmond, IN 47374 (Required)Primary duties are summarized here; related responsibilities may be assigned as needed.