What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Technician position at JTEKT Column Systems North America?
Description
CNC Technician – Job Description
The CNC Technician supports CNC operations by assisting the CNC Manufacturing Engineer with daily machine activities, troubleshooting, process improvements, and operator training. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality CNC production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and develop countermeasures for safety-related issues
- Assist with daily troubleshooting of CNC parts, equipment, and processes
- Document and communicate activities across the organization
- Support process validation and tool tryouts
- Program, interface, and troubleshoot bar feeders
- Edit CNC programs (G-code)
- Perform CNC setup, changeovers, and tool changes
- Maintain and update CNC documentation
- Train operators as needed
- Assist with customer rejection investigations and countermeasures
- Support 5S activities
- Perform start-up and shut-down procedures
- Complete assigned Maintenance PMs and Operator PMs
- Serve as back-up crane operator
- Work in both office and manufacturing environments with exposure to mechanical equipment and moderate noise
Requirements
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of CNC experience, including setup and troubleshooting
- Actively pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering Technology
Skills & Competencies
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Understanding of CNC equipment performance, uptime, scrap, and efficiency
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage schedules and timelines
- Strong math skills
- Ability to work in metric
- Ability to lead problem-solving groups
- Understanding of Japanese production methods
Physical Demands
- Prolonged standing and repetitive tasks
- Ability to lift up to 32 lbs
- Manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination
- Ability to distinguish between colored wires, tabs, and components
- Required PPE: gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, ear protection
Additional Details
- Full-time position, Monday–Friday, with potential extended hours or weekend work
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations available as needed
- Equal Opportunity Employer