CNC Technician

Excelitas is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components. This role requires a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

As a CNC Technician at Excelitas, you will collaborate with engineers and other technicians to ensure seamless manufacturing processes, troubleshoot machine issues, and maintain documentation for production and maintenance activities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs basic shaping process steps on simple to medium-difficult parts.
• Operation Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems with CNC or manual controls
• Can perform basic program edits including GCODE, MACRO, and OFFSETS
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Mathematics - Using basic mathematics and geometry to solve problems
• Basic reading and comprehension of work instructions and prints for basic dimensions
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachment accessories (tool holders), and materials into machines.
• Cleans and maintains machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure the proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Set up materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products including the set-up, adjust/find work shift coordinates, to operate all of the CNC machine tools.
• Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications of print or process.
• Inspect machined products for conformance to specifications on drawings and processes.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools.
• Determine and monitor the feed and speed of cut tooling during machining processes.
• Block optics for dicing, machining, and core drilling using adhesives, thermoplastics, and waxes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in CNC machining preferred.
• Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of CNC programming, G-code, and CAD/CAM software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required due to facility security protocols.

Benefits

Excelitas offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:

• Enjoy a generous 144 hours of accrued PTO right from day one,
• Hourly: $20.00-$26.00
• benefit from a 401k match of up to 5%,
• and access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your very first day.
• ...and so much more to enhance your career and well-being!