CNC Technician
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Job Location:
Sidney, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise global network and unmatched R&D capabilities we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
What we offer you
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The CNC Technician is responsible for the setup operation troubleshooting and continuous improvement of CNC machining processes to safely produce high-quality parts at required production targets. This role bridges the gap between CNC Operators Manufacturing Engineers and Maintenance by ensuring machines tooling programs and processes are capable stable and efficient.
The CNC Technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime improving cycle timesmaintaining dimensional accuracy and supporting new product launches and process changes.
This position requires strong technical knowledge of CNC machining principles hands-on problem solving and a proactive approach to quality and safety.
Starting Rate of pay:
$30.58/hr plus $1.00 Shift diff on 3rd shift.
Shifts Available and Hours:
3rd shift M - F (10.00PM - 6.30AM).
What you will be doing
1. CNC Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up and operate CNC machining centers including mills lathes and multi-axis machines.
- Perform complete job changeovers including fixtures tooling offsets work holding probes and part zero verification.
- Verify CNC programs and ensure correct revision levels are used.
- Conduct first-piece inspections and approve parts for production.
2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- Diagnose and correct machining issues such as dimensional variation surface finish defects tool wear vibration or chatter.
- Troubleshoot alarms related to tooling probing servos and basic machine functions.
- Work with Maintenance for electrical mechanical or control-related machine issues.
- Support operators with technical guidance and hands-on assistance to maintain production flow.
3. Quality Assurance
- Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers calipers height gauges bore gauges and CMMs as required.
- Interpret engineering drawings GD&T and quality requirements accurately.
- Validate processes through capability studies and inspection plans.
- Identify root causes of nonconforming parts and implement corrective actions.
- Programming & Process Optimization.
- Make minor CNC program edits at the machine or offline as authorized (feeds speeds tool paths probing logic).
- Support Manufacturing Engineering with program prove-outs and cycle time reduction efforts.
- Optimize tooling strategies and cutting parameters to improve tool life throughput and part quality.
- Assist with standardization of machining processes across shifts or cells.
4. Continuous Improvement & Documentation
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives Kaizen events and waste reduction efforts.
- Create and maintain setup sheets tooling lists work instructions and best-practice documentation.
- Participate in PFMEAs control plans and process audits.
- Provide feedback on manufacturability of new or revised part designs.
5. Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety policies lockout/tagout procedures machine guarding requirements and PPE standards.
- Ensure machines are operated in a safe condition with proper guarding and interlocks.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability on the shop floor.
What will make you successful
Required Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a manufacturingenvironment.
- Experience supporting production machining (not prototype-only environments)
- Strong working knowledge of CNC mills and/or lathes (3-axis 4-axis or 5-axis preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints GD&T and work instructions.
- Working knowledge of cutting tools inserts toolholders and workholding systems.
- Experience with probing systems and tool setters.
- Basic understanding of CNC controls (Fanuc Mazak Siemens Haas etc.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Technical degree apprenticeship or formal CNC training preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic thinking.
- Ability to systematically troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
- Attention to detail with a focus on part quality and repeatability.
- Ability to communicate clearly with operators engineers supervisors and maintenance.
- Willingness to coach and support CNC Operators.
- Comfortable documenting and sharing best practices
- Ability to stand walk bend and lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise coolant and metalchips.
- Willingness to work shift schedules overtime or weekends as needed
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
