CNC Technician

Excelitas is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components. This role requires a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

As a CNC Technician at Excelitas, you will collaborate with engineers and other technicians to ensure seamless manufacturing processes, troubleshoot machine issues, and maintain documentation for production and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs basic shaping process steps on simple to medium-difficult parts. 
• Operation Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems with CNC or manual controls
• Can perform basic program edits including GCODE, MACRO, and OFFSETS
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment
• Mathematics - Using basic mathematics and geometry to solve problems
• Basic reading and comprehension of work instructions and prints for basic dimensions
• Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachment accessories (tool holders), and materials into machines.
• Cleans and maintains machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure the proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Set up materials into machines and equipment to process and manufacture products including the set-up, adjust/find work shift coordinates, to operate all of the CNC machine tools.
• Inspects materials and products for defects and to ensure conformance to specifications of print or process.
• Inspect machined products for conformance to specifications on drawings and processes.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools.
• Determine and monitor the feed and speed of cut tooling during machining processes.
• Block optics for dicing, machining, and core drilling using adhesives, thermoplastics, and waxes.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in CNC machining preferred.
• Experience operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Basic understanding of CNC programming, G-code, and CAD/CAM software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required due to facility security protocols.

Excelitas offers a goal-oriented team dedicated to Safety, Excellence, Agility and Respect. Come pursue your career within a niche business and learn something that you can’t find anywhere else! We have a great benefits package with:

• Enjoy a generous 144 hours of accrued PTO right from day one,
• Hourly: $20.00-$26.00
• benefit from a 401k match of up to 5%,
• and access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your very first day.
• ...and so much more to enhance your career and well-being!