Join our manufacturing team as a Precision Machining Operations Technician on 2nd shift. You’ll be the go-to person ensuring machines are set up correctly, running at peak efficiency, and producing parts that meet tight tolerances. If troubleshooting and fine-tuning equipment is your strength, this role puts those skills front and center.
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Prepare and run production by setting up CNC lathes, manual lathes, grinders, presses, and related equipment.
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Dial in setups for new and repeat jobs to achieve optimal cycle times and superior part quality.
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Quickly diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions to keep output on schedule and minimize downtime.
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Apply shop math to determine dimensions, tolerances, and offsets required by the print.
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Capture accurate production counts, downtime reasons, and machine performance data in our ERP software.
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Keep your supervisor and teammates updated on status, needs, and any risks to schedule.
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Verify parts using calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators to confirm all specifications are met.
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Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area while following established safety procedures.
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Hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally as a machine operator or machinist.
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Proven mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing machine issues.
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Background in performing efficient machine setups for production runs.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong command of shop math for measurement and calculation work.
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Experience operating manual grinders, manual lathes, punch presses, and multi-axis CNC machines (5+ axis).
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Familiarity with ID/OD grinding and stamping press operations.
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Collaborative mindset with the ability to follow instructions precisely.
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Troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving
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Production machine setup
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Effective communication
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Shop math and measurement
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General manufacturing environment experience
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Optical comparator
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Manual grinder
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Manual lathe
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Punch press
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CNC grinder
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Stamping press
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CNC wire bending machine
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ERP software
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CNC lathe (5+ axis)
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Calipers and micrometers
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ID grinder
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OD/ID grinding machine
