Sr. CNC Specialist (Multiple Shifts Available)

CoorsTek; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Performance-Based Bonuses

Mentorship Program

Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!

Job summary

CoorsTek is seeking a Sr CNC Specialist to develop, prove out, validate, and optimize complex CNC processes from concept to production-ready parts. The role requires CAM programming expertise, rapid prototyping support, and NPI machining strategy development across multiple shifts.

You will lead tooling optimization, process validation, advanced metrology, and continuous improvement while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification / apprenticeship preferred.
• 5+ years advanced CNC machining and programming experience.
• Experience with CAM software and multi-axis machining required.
• Strong GD&T and metrology capabilities; analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and validate complex multi-axis CNC equipment for prototyping and production.
• Generate and optimize CAM toolpaths from models and drawings for prototypes, NPI, and production.
• Create and validate G-code and M-code programs.
• Develop machining strategies including tooling and sequencing.
• Lead FAI, dimensional evaluation, metrology, and process validation activities.
• Mentor machinists and CNC personnel on advanced practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Skills

Advanced CNC programming

CAM techniques

GD&T and metrology

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical machining certification / apprenticeship

Advanced machining coursework

Tools

CAM software

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title Sr. CNC Specialist (Multiple Shifts Available)

The CNC Specialist Sr is responsible for developing, proving out, validating, and optimizing complex CNC machining processes from engineering concept through prototype, new product integration (NPI), and production-ready finished product. This role serves as an advanced CNC manufacturing process specialist with expertise in CAM programming, rapid prototyping support, NPI machining strategy development, tooling optimization, process validation, advanced metrology, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and validate complex multi-axis CNC equipment for rapid prototyping, NPI, complex production, and process improvement work.
• Generate, simulate, verify and optimize CAM toolpaths from engineering models and drawings for prototyping, NPI, complex parts, and production improvement applications.
• Create, troubleshoot, optimize, and validate G-code and M-code programs.
• Develop machining strategies including tooling, work holding, and process sequencing.
• Perform complete machine setup, first-run prove-out, prototype iteration support, process validation and production handoff for new or significantly revised machining processes.
• Conduct or support FAI, prototype dimensional evaluation, advanced metrology, dimensional analysis and inspection activities.
• Lead root-cause troubleshooting and corrective action activities for complex prototype, NPI, dimensional, tooling, programming, and process capability issues.
• Support new product integration by developing machining methods, pre-production processes, and manufacturing processes.
• Capture prototype and NPI insights and translate them into repeatable setup methods, process parameters, inspection requirements, standard work, and production handoff documentation.
• Analyze prototype, NPI, and production machining performance data to improve cycle times, yields, and throughput.
• Develop and document best practices and standard work procedures.
• Mentor machinists and CNC personnel on advanced machining practices including prototype/NPI processes, CAM/programming concepts, troubleshooting, inspection interpretation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Technical machining certification, apprenticeship, or advanced coursework preferred
• Experience 5+ years of advanced CNC machining and programming experience
• Experience with CAM software and multi-axis machining required
• Technical Skills Advanced CNC programming and CAM proficiency
• Strong understanding of machining strategy development
• Advanced GD&T and metrology capability Independent troubleshooting and process optimization skills Understanding of manufacturing process flow and lean principles Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-axis and 5-axis machining experience
• Experience with advanced materials and tight-tolerance manufacturing
• Prototype and process development experience
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or SPC experience
• Fixture design or manufacturing engineering support experience

Target Hiring Range Hourly: 0.00 - 0.00 Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

About Us

Making the world measurably better...one person at a time.

CoorsTek products and components touch people’s lives in unexpected, awe-inspiring ways.

Though most people may not realize it, CoorsTek components enable technological solutions across virtually every industry—from simple items like beverage dispensers and light switches to high-tech items like cell phones and satellites.

Chances are, you are using a CoorsTek-enabled technology every day without even knowing it!

We create these amazing solutions by leveraging our expertise in materials science, deploying best-in-class R&D capabilities, and by creating efficient, safe work environments.

Most importantly, we employ dedicated, hardworking, and creative individuals.

The key component to our success is our people.

CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
• Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
• Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
• Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!