Advance your career with MyLearning courses, industry-specific curricula, our Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a robust Learning Management System that supports development at every level. You review the print, set up tools and workholding, and bring a multi-axis VMC to life—transforming raw stock into precision parts that meet spec the first time.

CNC Milling Technician — Multi-Axis VMC (Cedar Rapids)

Imagine starting your shift in a clean, climate-controlled shop. You review the print, set up tools and workholding, and bring a multi-axis VMC to life—transforming raw stock into precision parts that meet spec the first time.

When & Where

• Location: Cedar Rapids
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm
• Environment: Climate controlled

Pay Growth You Can Count On

• Min = $28.94
• 3 Months = $29.35
• 6 Months = $29.87
• 9 Months = $30.36
• 12 Months = $30.88

Your Impact

• Set up and operate CNC mills for milling and drilling operations per work instructions.
• Assemble cutting tools, secure workpieces, and align to specifications.
• Input machine directions or load programs to meet part requirements.
• Continuously observe machine behavior and part quality; verify with precision gauges and hand metrology tools.
• Troubleshoot and adjust to keep production on target with quality standards.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-year A.A.S. in CNC Machining Technology, or 3–5 years of CNC machining experience in manufacturing.
• WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (Silver or higher) preferred.

Core Skills

• CNC Tooling
• CNC Machine Repair
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & Technologies

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2–4 axis)
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)

Grow with Novolex

We prioritize safety and employee well-being with comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health (offerings may vary by location). Advance your career with MyLearning courses, industry-specific curricula, our Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a robust Learning Management System that supports development at every level. And through our Focused Giving Program, we support sustainability and food/hunger initiatives while encouraging local facility participation in community activities.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact

myHRservices@novolex.com

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Take the Next Step

If precision, problem-solving, and continuous learning motivate you, this is your place to excel.