Engineering Technician

Job Title: CNC Technician

Job Description

The CNC Technician supports and optimizes CNC programming and manufacturing processes to improve production efficiency and ensure parts meet customer specifications. This role combines hands-on work on the production floor with technical and design activities at a desk, including troubleshooting CNC programs, analyzing tooling, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CNC programming by reviewing existing code and enhancing programs to increase production efficiency for equipment such as Boschert, Franklin, and turret machines.
• Support CNC operators on the production floor by troubleshooting program issues and resolving machining problems in real time.
• Inspect and check parts on the floor to verify they meet specifications, using appropriate measuring tools and techniques.
• Analyze tooling usage and tooling costs, and make recommendations to improve tool life and support tooling recycling programs.
• Maintain manufacturing processes to ensure fabricated products meet the fit, form, and functionality requirements of customer designs.
• Interact with customers when needed to review designs for manufacturability and support design revisions that improve production outcomes.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, inspection standards, reports, and design specifications.
• Deliver presentations to employees and leadership to communicate technical findings, process changes, and design specifications as needed.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to define equipment and tooling requirements and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of best practices and methodologies in engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Complete mechanical design projects using CAD systems when required, including reading schematics and creating or updating prints and fixtures.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities across manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Reduce operational costs through cost-reduction ideas and initiatives, process improvements, and evaluation of new technologies.
• Use troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues related to CNC programming, tooling, and part quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate setup, programming, and fabrication of parts.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in CNC or related equipment programming.
• Proficiency in CNC programming, including setup activities and program review.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation such as test plans and inspection standards.
• Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers for precise part measurement and verification.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools, with the ability to support mechanical design projects as required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving CNC program and process issues on the manufacturing floor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent technical education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD to read schematics, create generic prints, or design fixtures.
• Knowledge of G-code programming for CNC machines.
• Familiarity with tooling cost analysis and tooling life optimization.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to both employees and leadership.
• Experience interacting with customers and suppliers regarding design, equipment, and tooling requirements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication building and involves approximately a 50/50 split between work on the manufacturing floor and desk-based tasks. The manufacturing floor environment is hot, dirty, and loud, and the technician will regularly pull samples and inspect parts in these conditions. The position follows a 2-2-3 schedule, providing multiple days off during the month (for example: work Thursday/Friday, off Saturday/Sunday/Monday, work Tuesday/Wednesday, off Thursday/Friday, work Saturday/Sunday/Monday). Training occurs on day shift from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the role transitioning to night shift from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. after a few weeks. The organization provides monthly employee lunches and uses a mix of CNC machinery, CAD tools, measuring instruments, and standard office software in daily operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eminence, KY.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Eminence,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.