Senior CNC Setup & Process Technician

Gordon Aluminum; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Aluminum is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technician - CNC to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on shop floor role focuses on complex CNC setups, troubleshooting, process optimization and standardized work to ensure efficient production of quality parts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on CNC knowledge and the ability to improve machining processes, toolings, and programs while training others on established best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on CNC machining experience preferred, including significant experience setting up CNC equipment.
• Strong CNC mill setup, operation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to independently complete complex or problematic setups.
• Working knowledge of CNC programming and G-code editing.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining, dimensional and quality problems.
• Ability to train and coach CNC operators and setup personnel.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex CNC mill setups, including tooling, fixtures and work holding.
• Troubleshoot medium- to high-complexity CNC machining and setup problems.
• Analyze dimensional, quality and machining issues and determine root causes.
• Make CNC program and G-code edits to support production.
• Evaluate and optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, cutting parameters and sequences.
• Run and verify first-piece production to meet blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T.
• Develop setup sheets and standardized processes.
• Train CNC operators and setup personnel.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

CNC setup

G-code editing

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Metrology

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Technical degree in CNC machining

Tools

CNC machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Gordon Aluminum is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technician - CNC to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on shop floor role focuses on complex CNC setups, troubleshooting, process optimization and standardized work to ensure efficient production of quality parts.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on CNC knowledge and the ability to improve machining processes, toolings, and programs while training others on established best practices.