Controls Engineer

About the role

The Senior CNC Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC machining equipment to produce precision components that meet quality, productivity, and safety standards. This role serves as a technical resource for machine operators, assists with training and mentoring team members, and works closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment according to production requirements.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met.
• Perform routine tool changes, offset adjustments, and machine checks.
• Inspect parts using measuring equipment and document inspection results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report machine or quality issues.
• Maintain production records and ensure accurate reporting.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced CNC operators.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized work area
• Verify material supplied is adequate for job
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Minimum 5 years of CNC experience
• Experience performing machine setups, tooling changes, and offset adjustments.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Skilled usage of measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of tools and ability to choose appropriate tools for job.
• Available to work shift work.
• Self-motivated.
• Work well under minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize jobs.
• Able to lift heavy materials.