As a CNC Technology Specialist, you will own the machining processes regarding On Time, On Cost, and On Quality. This would include fixturing, tooling, set-ups, and programming strategies across our lathe and mill operations. This role is central to how our machine shop performs - from building fixtures and driving tooling strategy to tackling complex programming for new product introductions and supervising our CNC programmer on day-to-day work. The role also owns tooling and machining consumables cost control, balancing performance with cost efficiency across the shop.
Essential Job Functions
- Own CNC machining processes to achieve On Time, On Cost, and On Quality objectives.
- Design, build, and improve production fixturing to support new and existing manufacturing processes.
- Develop and manage tooling strategies, optimizing tool life, machining performance, and consumable costs.
- Set up, prove out, and optimize CNC lathes and mills to maximize efficiency, repeatability, and quality.
- Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs, with primary responsibility for new product introductions and oversight of day-to-day programming activities performed by the CNC Programmer.
- Provide direct supervision, technical leadership, coaching, and performance management for the CNC Programmer.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and programming issues to improve quality, reduce downtime, and minimize cycle times.
- Support the implementation, programming, and optimization of automated CNC equipment, robotics, and related technologies.
- Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Purchasing to improve machining processes and support new product development.
- Maintain standardized documentation for CNC programs, setups, fixturing, tooling, machining standards, and consumable usage.
- Lead the evaluation, justification, procurement, testing, and implementation of new machining equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, machining standards, and established operating procedures.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance machining capabilities
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required PPE
- Safety glasses are always required while in all company production facilities. In designated areas, foam-lined safety glasses are required.
- Steel-toed boots with accompanying or built-in metatarsal guards are required. Kevlar cut-resistant gloves and sleeves are required when using an open blade.
- Any additional PPE required by the task, department, or company policy
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has supervisory responsibilities over a CNC programmer(s).
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full Time Non-Exempt
- Monday through Friday
- Weekends, as needed.
- Required to work on site 100% of the time.
Travel
- Limited travel across the United States.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and manufacturing environment.
- Percentage of Office - 40%
- Percentage of Travel - 5%
- Percentage of Manufacturing and Distribution - 55%
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.
- Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree or higher in Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of five (5) years of CNC machining experience.
- Completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship or Journeyman Machinist certification and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible
CNC machining experience.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated hands-on experience in CNC machining, including CNC programming, setup, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization in a manufacturing environment.
Competencies/Skills
- Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, including lathes and machining centers.
- Proficiency in CNC programming, setup, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, workholding, and machining strategies.
- Experience with CAM software; CAD experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical drawings.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of quality standards, inspection methods, and precision machining.
- Experience with CNC automation and robotic systems preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Effective organizational, project management, and continuous improvement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Founded in 1964, Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber industrial components for the material handling, construction, agricultural, municipal, and mining industries. All Superior Tire & Rubber Corp.'s product offerings are proudly engineered and produced in the USA on state-of-the-art processing and machining equipment, overseen by quality management systems registered to ISO 9001. Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. also owns multiple patents on many innovative products that have become new industry standards.
Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Off-shift Premium
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- YMCA Memberships
- Wellness Programs
At Superior Tire and Rubber Corporation, we are an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. Our company makes all employment and advancement decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.