What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Machining & Technology Specialist position at Superior Tire & Rubber Corp?
As a CNC Technology Specialist, you will own the machining processes regarding On Time, On Cost, and On Quality. This would include fixturing, tooling, set-ups, and programming strategies across our lathe and mill operations. This role is central to how our machine shop performs from building fixtures and driving tooling strategy to tackling complex programming for new product introductions and supervising our CNC programmer on day-to-day work. The role also owns tooling and machining consumables cost control, balancing performance with cost efficiency across the shop. Essential Job Functions Own CNC machining processes to achieve On Time, On Cost, and On Quality objectives.Design, build, and improve production fixturing to support new and existing manufacturing processes.Develop and manage tooling strategies, optimizing tool life, machining performance, and consumable costs.Set up, prove out, and optimize CNC lathes and mills to maximize efficiency, repeatability, and quality.Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs, with primary responsibility for new product introductions and oversight of day-to-day programming activities performed by the CNC Programmer.Provide direct supervision, technical leadership, coaching, and performance management for the CNC Programmer.Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and programming issues to improve quality, reduce downtime, and minimize cycle times. Support the implementation, programming, and optimization of automated CNC equipment, robotics, and related technologies. Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Purchasing to improve machining processes and support new product development.Maintain standardized documentation for CNC programs, setups, fixturing, tooling, machining standards, and consumable usage. Lead the evaluation, justification, procurement, testing, and implementation of new machining equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies. Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, machining standards, and established operating procedures. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance machining capabilities 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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.