CNC Technician - 1st shift

A leading North American die-cast and machined components provider, Pace Industries, offers manufacturers full-service solutions with a unique blend of experience, innovation, and expertise, providing confidence and quality throughout each customers’ full product development, launch and production life cycle.

Join the dynamic team at Pace Industries, located in Latrobe PA. We are seeking a skilled and dependable CNC Technician to support our machining operations in a high-volume die casting environment. With 1–3 years of experience, this technician will assist with machine setups, perform routine maintenance, monitor production runs, and conduct in-process inspections to ensure part quality. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of CNC equipment, basic G-code knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot minor issues while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency. The role reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

- Identifies and corrects machining downtime and scrap issues.

- Reads and understands GD&T.

- Reads and interprets CMM reports.

- Demonstrates advanced understanding of G code and ability to perform major adjustments at the machine.

- Writes basic 2-axis programs.

- Changes tooling and makes offsets on all machining equipment.

- Advanced understanding of machining defects, causes and the ability to make machining adjustments to correct root cause.

- Identifies and corrects dimensional issues.

- Gages and inspects all parts using various measuring tools.

- Able to train new employees.

- Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

- High school graduate or equivalent. Technical or vocational school preferred.

- 1-3 years of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.

- Ability to work with small precision parts.

- Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions in English.

- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals.

Physical Requirements

- Often lifts light to heavy-weight material to transport parts up to and including 50lbs (11-27kgs) across plant floor for various needs

- Willing and able to stand and/or move about the facility constantly for an 8/10/12 hour shift

- Ability to perform occasional reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

- Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

- Frequent use of wrist and hands to operate small pieces of equipment

- Frequent ascending or descending onto platforms

- Perceive parts and instructions using close vision and color vision

- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisors

- May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pace Industries offers competitive salaries with full benefits, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, and 401k with employer match.

Pace Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.