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About the Role Samkee America is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machining Technician to support our growing automotive parts manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and programming CNC equipment, interpreting technical blueprints, conducting precision dimensional inspections, and supporting routine equipment maintenance to ensure high-precision production standards.

Key Responsibilities CNC Equipment Operation & Programming:

Setup, operate, and make minor program offsets/edits on CNC machining centers (milling and turning) to produce precision automotive components.

Blueprint Interpretation & Dimensional Inspection:

Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering schematics, and GD&T specifications; perform part measurements using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges).

Quality Assurance & Defect Analysis:

Monitor machining process quality, identify root causes of machining defects or chatter, and execute corrective tooling/parameter adjustments to minimize scrap rates.

Preventive Maintenance Support:

Support routine preventive maintenance (PM) checks, monitor spindle health, fluid levels, and chip conveyors, and replace worn tooling/inserts.

Safety & Workplace Standards:

Strictly adhere to plant safety protocols, wear required PPE, and maintain 5S organization throughout the machining cell.

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in CNC machining (milling, turning, or multi-axis machining centers).

Technical Proficiency:

Proven ability to read engineering blueprints and proficiently use precision hand-measuring instruments.

Work Authorization:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot tool wear, setup offsets, and equipment alarms independently. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience machining automotive components or aluminum die-cast parts. Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. Technical degree, vocational diploma, or certified technical credentials (e.g., NIMS CNC certification, Precision Machining Certification, or equivalent national technical licenses). Experience with automated loading/unloading systems or high-volume tier-1 manufacturing lines.

Pay:

From $3,000.00 per month

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 3% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person