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Production Engineering Technician - CNC 1st Shift

YAMADA North America, Inc.
South Charleston, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/13/2027
PE Technician - CNC 1st Shift


Job Summary: This position enhances the production process by optimizing cycle time and quality through process improvement activities, cycle time studies and root cause analysis.

Essential Functions

  • CNC manual programming and editing is the primary responsibility.
  • Adjust and repair machining fixtures.
  • Test tools to increase tool life, quality and cost improvement
  • Apply countermeasures for quality issues.
  • Evaluate and make process improvements. (CT, stability, quality etc.)
  • Adjusts machines to accommodate changes in Die Cast conditions or other change factors.
* Participates in line improvement activities through analyzing process flow, making recommendations to improve process flow while * considering economic and production constraints and requirements.
  • Completes project activities as directed by senior management, requiring both data analysis and follow up.
  • Creates reports to show progress of improvement activities, including situation analysis and countermeasure activity.


Other Functions

  • Maintains safe and clean work environment.
  • Maintains working relationship with production associates.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
  • Shares knowledge with other team members and production members
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors or Associates degree in Industrial or Process Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related field preferred.

Experience: This position requires 1-3 years engineering experience in a mass production, manufacturing environment. Must have CNC Programming experience. Experience with aluminum die cast parts preferred.

Skills: This position requires the ability to analyze data, understand process flow, read drawings, program machinery, report data, write work instructions, and use quality control tools including calipers and micrometers. Organization, interpersonal, and computer skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are also required.

Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to work in a climate controlled office, a shop floor environment, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasionally bend, kneel, twist, and reach.

Amazing Benefits You'll Love!
We're committed to your success from day one. Enjoy benefits designed to support your career, your health, and your future:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance for added peace of mind
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan to help you build your future
  • Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires
  • Employee Referral Bonus—earn rewards for bringing great people to the team!
  • Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities – We believe in promoting from within and helping our employees build long-term careers.
  • Supportive Team Environment – Join a company that invests in your success from day one.
Apply here https://www.yamadanorthamerica.com/careers.html be sure to upload your resume in a Word or PDF format to ensure we can accurately review.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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