**POSITION SUMMARY
**Programs, sets up, and operates CNC machinery to manufacture complex precision parts for drilling and geotechnical equipment, ensuring dimensional accuracy and quality.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
**- Program CNC machines using G-code and/or CAM software
Perform complex setups, including fixturing, tooling selection, and offsets
Machine close-tolerance parts from steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys
Inspect finished parts to blueprint specifications
Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions
Mentor CNC Operators and Assistants
Maintain accurate production and inspection records
**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
**- High school diploma or GED
3+ years CNC machining experience
Proficiency in G-code programming
Ability to work to tight tolerances (±0.001")
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
**- Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology
CAM software experience (Mastercam, Fusion 360)
Experience machining drill rods or downhole tools
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
**- Prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, exposure to cutting fluids, metal dust, and noise. Required PPE at all times.
You should be proficient in: