Senior CNC & Automation Technician

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company in Wisconsin seeks an experienced CNC Manufacturing Specialist to stabilize and optimize CNC machining and automation-enabled processes. You will troubleshoot, analyze defects, and drive improvements across tooling, fixturing, and automation interfaces while supporting standard work and quality controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, setup and operation of CNC centers, grinders, and automation equipment, with collaboration across maintenance,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma.
• 6+ years CNC experience in a production environment.
• Experience with silicon, glass, ceramics, or brittle materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for CNC machining and automation systems within assigned value streams.
• Troubleshoot machining and automation issues and stabilize CNC processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for machining defects, downtime, scrap, and yield losses.
• Apply structured problem-solving to tooling, fixturing, probing systems, and equipment issues.
• Support development, review, and maintenance of FMEAs, control plans, standard work, and safeguards for CNC operations.
• Set up and operate CNC machining centers, grinders, and auxiliary automated equipment as required.

Skills

CNC Machining

Automation Systems

G/M-code

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or HS diploma

Tools

CNC machines

Probes

Tool setters

Job description

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company in Wisconsin seeks an experienced CNC Manufacturing Specialist to stabilize and optimize CNC machining and automation-enabled processes. You will troubleshoot, analyze defects, and drive improvements across tooling, fixturing, and automation interfaces while supporting standard work and quality controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, setup and operation of CNC centers, grinders, and automation equipment, with collaboration across maintenance,