Are You the Go-To Pro for Tight-Tolerance Work?
If turning complex drawings into flawless parts is your specialty, our Arab, AL team wants you. We’re looking for a senior-level CNC operator who thrives on setup excellence, quality verification, and mentoring others.
Your Impact
- Own the setup-to-production flow, ensuring parts meet spec from first article through final piece.
- Serve as a resource for shop-floor troubleshooting and operator development.
- Advance our continuous improvement culture with practical, data-backed ideas.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC machines to achieve print-defined tolerances and finishes.
- Read and interpret blueprints/technical drawings to determine machining sequence, tooling, and workholding.
- Monitor machine operation; adjust offsets, tooling, and parameters to maintain quality and throughput.
- Coach and train other CNC operators on best practices and safe operation.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Verify parts with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision instruments.
- Collaborate with peers to improve processes, reduce changeover time, and boost productivity.
- Keep the work area organized and compliant with safety and company policies.
Must-Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent; machining-related certification/degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years operating CNC machinery.
- Strong blueprint/GD&T literacy.
- Working knowledge of CNC programming concepts and machining methods.
- Hands-on skill with precision metrology (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Detail-oriented, quality-driven, and dependable.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability; works well independently and on teams.
Proficiency Profile
- Equipment troubleshooting
- CNC tooling applications
- CNC machine setup and changeover
- Precision measurement and hand metrology
- Advanced inspection and gauge measurement
- Production-run setup optimization
Location
On-site at our Arab, AL manufacturing facility.