CNC Tech - Part-Time

Classification: Non-exempt

Department: CNC

Reports To: CNC Supervisor

Date: June 2025

CNC Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objectives

The CNC technician operates one or more of the following machines: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Press Brakes, Saws, and Lasers prior to fabrication, paint, and assembly. The CNC tech loads parts in the machine, cycles machine and detects malfunctions in machine operations, such as quality and placement. This position runs production lots, communicates with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior experience preferred, but not required.

1. Operates one of the following: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Press Brakes, Saws, and Lasers
2. Has basic hand tool knowledge and displays ability to use them (tape measure, square, grinder, level, calipers)
3. Has basic blueprint reading knowledge (dimensioning, tolerances, side notes)
4. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.
5. Maintains necessary raw inventory required and communicates in a timely fashion to the lead or supervisor when additional raw inventory is needed.
6. Assists in maintaining up-to-date documents by accurately and timely informing the engineering department with information that needs to be added or changed.
7. Interprets CAD models and drawings to ensure proper dimensions.
8. Reads job order to determine parts and procedures.
9. Completes and maintains paperwork for parts.
10. Operates a crane safely.
11. Operates a forklift safely.

Competencies  

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Mathematical Skills.
3. Mechanical Capacity.
4. Technical Capacity.
5. Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opportunities to work extended hours during the week and weekend may be optional or required as job duties demand.

Travel

No travel is regularly expected for this position. 

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED diploma, or three to six months’ related experience (in farming, construction, or manufacturing) or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• One or more years of related experience

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

Puck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Puck complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Puck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Puck’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.