Here at MKC, we are one of the leaders in our field of high pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture. POSITION SUMMARY Provide technical support, leadership to the CNC operations to meet production goals. Support Managers and Manufacturing Engineers on projects as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the manufacturing floor in diagnosing and solving process, tooling and equipment problems related to machining, automation, tooling, and gauging. Review CMM layouts and make CNC offsets as required to keep machining processes targeted to maintain capability. Able to read blueprints and strong knowledge of GD&T. Document any issues / resolutions to ensure that accurate communication, between multiple shifts, is achieved. Complete preventative maintenance on equipment as required. Support production by material handling, relieving operators, running machines, inspecting, or gauging as required. Identify and implement error proofing additions to processes. Program CNC equipment, lathes, vertical mills & horizontal mills, in G and M code up to 5 axis. Write operator and set‑up instructions. Train operators and set‑up personnel. Work with minimum supervision and manage small projects as assigned. Execute special assignments per the direction of MKC management. Maintain a clean and safe work area. WORKING CONDITIONS Position is in a heavy production environment with high levels of noise and heat. Exposure to moving machine components while troubleshooting machines. Working hours are minimum of 40 hours per week with some overtime during the week and weekends may be expected. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical exertion required with occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Prolonged periods working on your feet wearing steel-toed shoes, using tools, performing repetitive tasks that entail frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and twisting. Must have visual acuity for quality inspection of parts. QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Machine Tool Techniques or CNC Technician Certificate or five years of experience as a CNC machinist in a production environment or Journeyman Machinist with five years production machining experience or equivalent. High volume and computer numerically controlled machining experience in precision aluminum parts. Ability to read and utilize blueprints, micrometers, electronic indicators, dial calipers, and other precision equipment. Familiar with Geometric Tolerancing and process capability requirements. Hands on experience running machines on the shop floor. Experience with the function and design of fixtures. CNC Milling machines vertical & horizontal. Experience with the application of cutting tools in a production machining environment. Must possess excellent problem‑solving skills to trouble shoot machine processes. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision, with high interaction with employees. Computer literate with experience in computer added design, computer aided manufacturing and computer numerical control programming a plus. Madison-Kipp Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, a pre‑employment drug screening, and post‑employment background check employer. Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full‑time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, health savings account, vacation, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr