Senior CNC Technician - Complex Setups & Improvement

Socket.dev; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Aluminum in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technician - CNC to join our manufacturing team on the shop floor. This is a hands-on role focused on complex setups, troubleshooting, and driving process improvements.

You will optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences, read blueprints with GD&T, and help production teams consistently manufacture quality parts efficiently. Extensive CNC knowledge and hands-on ability are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive, hands-on CNC machining experience preferred, including setup experience.
• Strong CNC mill setup, operation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to independently complete complex or challenging setups.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex CNC mill setups, including tooling and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot medium- to high-complexity CNC 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 and sequences.
• Run and verify first-piece production to meet blueprint specs.
• Train CNC operators on established processes and best practices.

Skills

CNC machining

CNC setup

Troubleshooting

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Metrology

G-code editing

Education

Technical degree or CNC certification

Tools

CNC programming tools

Job description

Gordon Aluminum in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Technician - CNC to join our manufacturing team on the shop floor. This is a hands-on role focused on complex setups, troubleshooting, and driving process improvements.

You will optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining sequences, read blueprints with GD&T, and help production teams consistently manufacture quality parts efficiently. Extensive CNC knowledge and hands-on ability are essential.