Weekend CNC Technicians

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Weekend CNC Technician for a leading manufacturing facility in Smyrna, GA. The ideal candidate will have strong CNC setup and troubleshooting experience on mills or lathes, be able to read blueprint tolerances, and understand basic GD&T and G-Code/M-Code to diagnose machine issues.

This is a direct hire opportunity. Pay rate is $25.00–$30.00 per hour based on experience. Schedule is Friday–Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNC setup experience including tooling adjustments and offsets to maintain tolerance.
• Hand-on experience with CNC mills or lathes; both not required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret tolerance ranges.
• Knowledge of GD&T symbols and basic G-Code/M-Code for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot CNC mills or lathes to maintain production, dimensional accuracy, and quality.
• Read blueprints, interpret tolerance ranges, and inspect parts with precision measuring equipment.
• Adjust tooling, offsets, and machine settings to keep parts in tolerance.
• Monitor production, perform quality checks, and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Train and support machine operators and communicate production concerns.
• Complete production documentation and maintain an organized work area.
• Support safety, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

CNC setup experience

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

G-Code/M-Code

Precision measurement

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WEEKEND CNC TECHNICIAN S

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a skilled Weekend CNC Technician for a leading manufacturing facility in Smyrna, GA. The ideal candidate brings strong CNC setup and troubleshooting experience on either mills or lathes, can read blueprint tolerances, and understands basic GD&T and G-Code/M-Code well enough to diagnose machine issues. Broad expertise in every area is not required; candidates with a solid technical foundation and the ability to work through problems are encouraged to apply.

This is a direct hire opportunity!

Pay Rate $25.00 – $30.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule and Hours 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Friday–Sunday

Weekend CNC Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and troubleshoot CNC mills or lathes to maintain production, dimensional accuracy, and quality standards.
• Read blueprints, interpret tolerance ranges, and inspect parts using precision measuring equipment.
• Adjust tooling, offsets, and machine settings to keep parts within tolerance.
• Monitor production, perform quality checks, interpret common GD&T symbols, and work through machining issues.
• Train and support machine operators while communicating production concerns.
• Complete production documentation and maintain an organized work area.
• Support safety, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Weekend CNC Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• CNC setup experience is required, including adjusting tooling, offsets, or machine settings to keep parts within tolerance; machine-operation-only experience is not sufficient.
• Hands‑on experience with either CNC mills or CNC lathes is acceptable; experience with both is not required.
• Working knowledge of G-Code and M-Code sufficient to troubleshoot faults, identify simple movement commands, and communicate the relevant axis or program line; writing or hand-programming code is not required.
• Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerance ranges, recognize common GD&T symbols, and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer