Manufacturing Engineering Technician 1
Elmira, NY - USA
Job Summary
How Will You Make an Impact
The CNC Technician Grinding plays a critical role in supporting and advancing precision manufacturing operations through expert focus on CNC grinding processes. This position ensures high-quality efficient and repeatable machining by providing hands-on technical support troubleshooting and continuous process improvement. The role directly impacts product quality equipment performance and operational efficiency while supporting safe and reliable production. Through collaboration with operators engineers and vendors this position helps drive innovation and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
Location:
This is an on-site role at our Elmira NY manufacturing facility
What Will You Do
Provide hands-on technical support for CNC metal cutting equipment with a primary focus on CNC grinding processes.
Troubleshoot machining issues and perform failure analysis to improve process stability and part quality.
Program qualify implement and debug CNC grinding programs for new and existing processes.
Measure parts using manual gaging and automated inspection methods to verify conformance to specifications.
Apply data-driven decision-making to correct and optimize CNC programs and machining processes.
Participate in defining machine requirements for equipment modifications and new machine builds.
Support machine selection activities including vendor functional acceptance site acceptance installation and qualification.
Participate in grinding wheel and cutting tool selection design input sourcing and testing.
Support tool holder and fixture selection design sourcing and testing activities.
Install align and qualify machine components such as 4th and 5th axis rotary tables tool setters touch probes and live tool spindles.
Train machine operators on equipment maintenance tool changes tool setting offsets data transfer and routine operational requirements.
Recommend and support process improvements to reduce cost improve efficiency and streamline systems.
Act as a role model for machine operators by demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills asset care process adherence and professional conduct.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How Will You Get Here
Education
Associates degree preferred or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Experience
At least 2 years of related CNC machining or manufacturing experience.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of CNC equipment and related programming software.
Experience troubleshooting CNC machine mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Understanding of machining calculations including speeds feeds RPMs and material removal rates.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications specifically Word and Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
Ability to prioritize work manage multiple tasks and meet production deadlines.
Ability to work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise oils coolants and manufacturing chemicals.
Ability to lift and maneuver fixtures materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting multi-axis CNC equipment.
Prior involvement in machine installation qualification or capital equipment projects.
Willingness to support flexible schedules including occasional 2nd shift 3rd shift weekend operations and overtime as needed.
Working knowledge of CNC grinder setup and programming including CAM software for grinding (e.g. Grind Smart Virtual Grind Numroto).
BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH JABIL
Competitive base salary
Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life AD&DJBL TA - Job Requisition Process Status and Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Annual Merit Increases
Community Volunteer Opportunity
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