Job Description
Advanced Multi‑Axis CNC Milling Technician
Imagine your craftsmanship powering devices that save lives and systems that reach the skies. At GCM—operating from Silicon Valley, Chicago, North Carolina, and China—we serve MedTech, Aerospace, and industrial innovators. If you love solving machining puzzles and guiding others, this role is for you.
Can you say yes to these challenges?
- Take a complex drawing and, with minimal direction, deliver a conforming part every time.
- Set up vertical mills, manage tooling/fixturing, and pull CNC programs—then tune feeds and speeds for peak efficiency.
- Leverage rotary/indexing capabilities for precise 3–5 axis milling.
- Plan your day via the Shop Floor Control System and accurately clock each operation by sequence.
- Inspect to blueprint and GD&T using the right gauges; deburr during process to protect quality.
- Capture learnings by saving updated programs, documentation, and photos.
- Lead by teaching—train operators before production and mentor new hires/apprentices.
- Keep machines healthy with minor preventative maintenance and keep the area neat and safe.
- Collaborate professionally across departments; contribute ideas to the department’s strategic plan; hit agreed goals on time.
- Follow best machining practices and company procedures; uphold ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 compliance, OSHA standards, and PPE usage.
Your toolkit
- 3–5+ years of experience; vocational schooling or a four-year formal apprenticeship is a plus.
- Expert map-reading of prints with GD&T; strong shop math and inspection knowledge.
- Comfort with CNC programming fundamentals and G & M code; G-Code practices; solid computer skills.
- Confident with 3- and 4-axis machining; basic to intermediate tool probing.
- Ability to follow verbal/written instructions and work from hand sketches; clear communication in basic English.
Where you excel
- GD&T
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
- Shop Math Skills
Machines you’ll command
- CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Okuma, Matsuura)
- CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Dmg Mori Seiki, Okuma)
- Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis) (Mazak)
Life at GCM
Thrive alongside teammates who enjoy working together and take pride in building remarkable parts. Expect a fun, collaborative atmosphere with meaningful opportunities to advance.
Job Tags
Part time, Apprenticeship,