Job Description

CNC Technician Job Description 

Job Title: CNC Technician                                                          Department: Engineering

Reports to: Chris Cleek                                                               Effective Date: 27Feb2025

Job Purpose: 

To assist in completing Machine Shop Requests in CAD, 3D Printing, CNC Mill, and Lathing with prototyping and machining part for various equipment in the facility.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Be able to effectively run a machine shop independently with minimum supervision  
• Be able to use common machine shop tools safely without retraining
• Fully CAD 3D models from start to finish
• Operate CNC machines and run G code
• Interface with equipment or other departments to design and fabricate new equipment and tools or repair current machine components
• Interface with EHS, Production, Engineering, Quality and Facilities to improve work place safety  
• Must maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electromechanical manufacturing equipment in a 24/7 high volume solar module manufacturing facility
• Use mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, robotic, and programmable controller knowledge combined with problem solving techniques to diagnose and repair equipment failures
• Be proactive in answering job-related calls or messages
• Be willing to learn and get trained for new skills and technologies, open to challenges and improvements

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or Auto CAD related software.
• Ability to analyze the information provided on blueprints or other explanatory documents to make sure the final product matches the draft
• Problem-solving skills in order to detect issues in the creation process and find solutions to ensure the machinery creates the product provided in the draft
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Knowledge of programming CNC mills and lathes.  
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, robotics, and pneumatics.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of machine shop experience required.  
• Manufacturing experience preferred.  

Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to push, pull, or lift 50 pounds of force intermittently.  
• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently.  
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction.
• Must be able to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects repetitively and frequently.
• Ability to reach below the waist and above shoulder height on a frequent basis.
• Ability to kneel, bend or stoop intermittently.
• Sit, stand, and walk frequently for up-to 12 hours.