CNC Technician Job Description

 Job Title: CNC Technician

 Position Type: Full-Time, Overtime optional.

 Schedule: 2nd Shift: Four ten-hour days, Monday – Thursday 5:30pm-3:30am; Friday overtime optional.

 Salary: $18.50 - $35hr  
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: 5/9/2025

 

 

Position Summary

The CNC Technician is responsible for programming, setting up, operating, and maintaining various machine tools to produce conforming components per customers requirements.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Operates approved machines for production as indicated on router and instructed by supervisor.
  • Create operational check sheets and set up sheets.
  • Use operational check sheets in documenting the in-process inspected dimensions.
  • Change required tools when in need of repair when operating a machine for production.
  • Manage machine fluid levels and proper scrap / waste containers usage.
  • Teardown of previous set-ups and return of all fixtures and tools to their proper locations as instructed by supervisor.
  • Manufacture fixtures needed for operation.
  • Install tools, fixtures, settings, and programs into machine for operations indicated on router or instructed by supervisor.
  • Run installed program for first time making necessary adjustments to achieve acceptable operational product.
  • Save proven programs into temporary storage and notify proper administrator.
  • Uses lifting equipment to move projects and equipment in and out of work area.
  • Upon approval use computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software for various tasks including, create geometry and programs for fixtures required for operation, to create geometry and programs from supplied prints, and to create programs from supplied geometry.
  • Participates in the execution of the current Quality Management System.
  • Follows guidelines in the “User's manual for Digital Manufacturing File Maintenance” (DMFM).
  • Performing other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by supervisor.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • High School Diploma (Required).
  • Continuing Studies and Certificate Programs (Desired but not required).
  • College Degree (Bonus).
  • Previous Job Experience (Desired but not required).
  • Valid Maryland driver’s license (Required).
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must be organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.



The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.