CNC Process Technician – Milling & Swiss

The Engineering Technician supports the engineering team by coordinating all production and post‑processing activities for CNC milling and CNC Swiss machining operations. This role focuses on creating robust CNC programs, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring that all components meet stringent quality and specification requirements. Two openings are available: one for CNC milling using NX software and another for CNC Swiss machining using ES‑PRIT software.

The Engineering Technician works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to develop capable, repeatable, and cost‑effective processes in a precision manufacturing environment.

• Work with engineering to coordinate all production and post‑processing activities for CNC milling or CNC Swiss machining centers.
• Interpret engineering prints and 3D models to create CNC programs and set up machines for Swiss or milling machine centers.
• Develop manufacturing processes that are capable, cost‑effective, and sustainable for complex precision components.
• Create CNC code that delivers a capable, repeatable process and ensures consistent part quality.
• Write clear work instructions and procedures to support manufacturing processes and machine setups.
• Apply a full understanding of G‑code to program, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC machining operations.
• Advocate for and implement high quality standards and LEAN principles throughout the production process.
• Assess and communicate technical specifications and requirements to all relevant departments.
• Identify, lead, and complete continuous improvement projects, including cycle time reduction and perishable tooling selection and cost reduction.
• Create and coordinate engineering tests to validate processes and verify capability.
• Perform quality assurance tests to ensure all components comply with specifications and customer requirements.
• Assist in or lead the development of tool design and CNC programming for new and existing parts.
• Modify Bills of Materials (BOM) and Bills of Operations (BOO) within the ERP system through formal change control processes.
• Assist with costing and quoting functions related to tooling and process development.
• Resolve daily manufacturing issues in alignment with established problem‑solving structures and procedures.
• Maintain machining processes and secondary operational processes to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Support the transition and integration of state‑of‑the‑art and increasingly automated machines into existing production processes.

• 2–3 years of experience in a technical field, preferably in a precision manufacturing shop environment.
• Hands‑on CNC programming experience, particularly with CNC Swiss machining.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM software, preferably Solid Works, NX, and ES‑PRIT.
• Experience with CAD/CAM workflows for complex parts and precision components.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling machines and CNC machining operations.
• Full understanding of G‑code and its application in programming and troubleshooting CNC equipment.
• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex parts.
• Work history in precision manufacturing shop work, including CNC programming and engineering support.
• Demonstrated experience in process troubleshooting and machinery maintenance within a production environment.
• Ability to write clear and detailed work instructions and process documentation.
• Familiarity with LEAN principles and Six Sigma methodologies, with demonstrated application in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working within an ISO‑regulated environment.
• Experience using ERP systems, including modifying BOMs and BOOs through change control.
• Strong technical communication skills to effectively convey specifications and requirements across departments.

• Experience with Mastercam or similar CAD/CAM systems.
• Experience with GibbsCAM or related programming tools.
• Exposure to both CNC milling and CNC Swiss machining environments.
• Understanding of continuous improvement practices, including cycle time reduction and tooling cost optimization.
• Familiarity with LEAN / Six Sigma training or…