CNC Tech

CNC Technician

Puck | Built to Lead.

Location: Manning, IA Department: CNC Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pay: Starting at $20.41/hr

Who We Are

At Puck, we are Built to Lead. We are a dynamic manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a team environment where every member plays a critical role in our success. If you are a hands-on, mechanically minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a CNC Technician, you will operate precision machinery to produce quality parts ahead of fabrication, paint, and assembly. You will play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, communicating with your team, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating one or more of the following machines: CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, Press Brakes, Saws, and Lasers
• Loading parts into machines, cycling machines, and detecting malfunctions related to quality and placement
• Running production lots and communicating with co-workers regarding production runs
• Using basic hand tools such as tape measures, squares, grinders, levels, and calipers
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, CAD models, and job orders to ensure proper dimensions and procedures
• Maintaining accurate paperwork for parts and communicating engineering updates in a timely manner
• Monitoring raw inventory levels and notifying leads or supervisors when additional materials are needed
• Operating a crane and forklift safely
• Maintaining a clean, orderly work area and following all prescribed safety procedures

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or GED, OR 3–6 months of related experience in farming, construction, or manufacturing (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Basic hand tool knowledge and ability to use them effectively
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge (dimensioning, tolerances, side notes)
• Strong communication, time management, and mechanical aptitude

Preferred:

• One or more years of related CNC or manufacturing experience

Prior experience is preferred but not required — we are willing to train the right candidate!

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role in a manufacturing environment. Team members must be able to:

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch frequently throughout the shift
• Regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs., frequently lift up to 50 lbs., and occasionally lift objects exceeding 100 lbs.
• Use hands to handle, finger, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively
• Maintain close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Work in an environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and elevated noise levels

Work Environment

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

What Puck Offers You

We believe our team members deserve a benefits package as strong as the products we build. Full-time team members are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Employee-only medical premium starting at $120/month
• Free Doctor on Demand virtual visits (covered at 100% on both plans)
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Iowa
• Vision insurance through Delta Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) — eligible with HDHP enrollment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) — Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care options

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (1x annual earnings up to $50,000)
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $1,500/week)
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability — replaces up to 60% of income (up to $7,500/month)
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance through Mutual of Omaha
• 401(k) retirement plan

Support & Well-Being

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Mutual of Omaha — free, confidential support for emotional, legal, financial, and personal well-being available 24/7/365

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Puck complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

Ready to Join the Team?

Apply today at www.puck.com/careers or contact our HR team:

Ellie Fischer — efischer@puck.com Phone: 712-655-9292

Puck Custom Enterprises | Built to Lead.