Processing Technician

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates • Chattanooga, TN

5d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Machine Setup & Operation - Set up, adjust, and operate advanced CNC machinery including CNC plasma tables, oxy-fuel tables, spindle drills, laser tables, marking machines, and combination equipment. - Optimize feeds, speeds, and machine parameters for efficient and accurate steel production. Operator Training & Development - Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to machine operators. - Deliver safety and compliance instruction, operational knowledge transfer, and documentation best practices. - Evaluate operator performance and provide ongoing feedback. Material & Tool Optimization - Assist with nesting strategies to reduce steel waste. - Support selection, setup, and replacement of cutting tools and consumables to improve cost-effectiveness and machine performance. Program Adjustments & Offsets - Perform minor CNC code edits, offsets, and adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy. - Collaborate with programming teams to resolve discrepancies between design and production outputs. Quality Assurance - Inspect finished steel parts using precision measuring tools (tapes, calipers, micrometers, gauges, bevel gauges). - Verify conformance to blueprints, DXF files, and engineering drawings. Process Understanding & Workflow - Support full processing flow across facilities, including material staging, cutting processes, unloading, cleaning, finishing, and final inspection. - Adhere to preventive maintenance, safety, and accuracy standards. Troubleshooting & Maintenance - Diagnose and correct machine malfunctions or production deviations. - Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs. Safety & Documentation - Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including PPE, crane operation, lockout procedures, and SOPs. - Complete production logs, inspection reports, and documentation. Core Competencies - Blueprint reading - Mathematical and measurement skills - Mechanical and technical troubleshooting - Steel material knowledge - Consumable expertise (drill tooling, plasma, laser, oxy-fuel systems) Key Technical Knowledge - CAD interpretation - Fabrication and mechanical aptitude - Effective communication and detail orientation How This Role Differs from Similar Positions - vs. Machine Operator: Operators primarily run machines; Processing Technicians manage advanced setup, troubleshooting, and programming adjustments. - vs. Machinist: Machinists have broad machining expertise; Processing Technicians specialize in production flow and steel cutting processes.

Requirements

• Blueprint reading
• Mathematical and measurement skills
• Mechanical and technical troubleshooting
• Steel material knowledge
• Consumable expertise (drill tooling, plasma, laser, oxy-fuel systems)
• CAD interpretation
• Fabrication and mechanical aptitude
• Effective communication and detail orientation

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate advanced CNC machinery including CNC plasma tables, oxy-fuel tables, spindle drills, laser tables, marking machines, and combination equipment.
• Optimize feeds, speeds, and machine parameters for efficient and accurate steel production.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to machine operators.
• Deliver safety and compliance instruction, operational knowledge transfer, and documentation best practices.
• Evaluate operator performance and provide ongoing feedback.
• Assist with nesting strategies to reduce steel waste.
• Support selection, setup, and replacement of cutting tools and consumables to improve cost-effectiveness and machine performance.
• Perform minor CNC code edits, offsets, and adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Collaborate with programming teams to resolve discrepancies between design and production outputs.
• Inspect finished steel parts using precision measuring tools (tapes, calipers, micrometers, gauges, bevel gauges).
• Verify conformance to blueprints, DXF files, and engineering drawings.
• Support full processing flow across facilities, including material staging, cutting processes, unloading, cleaning, finishing, and final inspection.
• Adhere to preventive maintenance, safety, and accuracy standards.
• Diagnose and correct machine malfunctions or production deviations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including PPE, crane operation, lockout procedures, and SOPs.
• Complete production logs, inspection reports, and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed